A common quest to create the cycling cities of tomorrow
Swedish Cycling Cities – a network of municipalities and regions for cycling
Svenska Cykelstäder (eng. Swedish Cycling Cities) is an association composed of Sweden’s most ambitious municipalities and organizations dedicated to working for increased and safer cycling. It is a historic opportunity to collaboratively promote accessible, healthy, sustainable and liveable cities. Gathering the best contributors in the field as a Swedish cycling embassy provides the opportunity to take development to the next level. The 35 municipalities and 6 regions are national leaders in promoting daily cycling. The association is supported by 7 associate members: companies which lead the private sector’s conversion to working with cycling.
During 2014 some of Sweden’s best and most ambitious cycling municipalities created a network. The goal was to create cooperation and knowledge exchange between the best municipalities and highlight Swedish best practices in cycling. The initiative for the association came from Malmö municipality together with cycling interest groups Svensk Cykling (eng. Swedish Cycling) and Cykelfrämjandet (eng. The Swedish Cycling Advocacy Organisation).
We want to increase the bicycle’s share of transportation, make it easier, safer, and more fun to ride in Swedish cities and increase cyclists’ status in planning practices at the municipal, regional, and national level. The shared vision is that bicycles will account for half of all trips shorter than five kilometers. The association works strategically with opinion forming, knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Swedish Cycling Cities’ joint vision is for 50 % of all journeys shorter than 5 kilometers to be bike rides
Cycling facts
Cycling is increasing in Swedish cities
Cycling investments are rewarding for the society
More and more funds are spent on cycling
The Board
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Moa Rasmusson (L), president |
Sollentuna |
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Christina Bernhardsson (S), vice president |
Umeå |
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Emmyly Bönfors (C) |
Göteborg |
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Ulrika Frick (MP) |
Västra Götalandsregionen |
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Gustav Hemming (C) |
Region Stockholm |
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Jenny Lundström (MP) |
Region Uppsala |
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Anders Samuelsson (C) |
Jönköping |
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Sofia Stynsberg (M) |
Växjö |
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Mats Werne (L) |
Helsingborg |
The Cycling Cities
The Cycling Regions
Associate members
Discover the facts and stories of our country
Sweden is investing like never before in active mobility. Increasing cycling through making it faster, safer and more attractive is key to reach the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Do you want to know more about what we do to create liveable cycling cities for the future? As ambassadors of Swedish cycling practice, we hold lectures, organize study tours and offer customized services at your requests.
Want to know more?
Address:
Box 22307,
104 22, Stockholm
Telephone:
Emil Rensvala, Executive Officer: +46 73-324 77 84, emil.rensvala@svenskacykelstader.seE-mail:
info@svenskacykelstader.se