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 regions, dedicated to increased 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, we provide the opportunity to take development to the next level. Our members are 35 municipalities and 6 regions who are promoting daily cycling. The association is supported by 7 associate members who share their knowledge.

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).

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.