October 1, 2021 - On September 24, 2021, the Belgian federal government adopted a first-of-its-kind federal action plan for the promotion of cycling. Called “BE CYCLIST” the plan lists 52 measurable action points to be implement by 2024.
Aiming to help as many Belgians as possible to jump on their bikes, the first-ever federal cycling action plan was welcomed by European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) members Fietsersbond and Gracq.
The main agenda of the initiative focuses on topics where the federal government has retained competency, particularly in creating a more bike-friendly fiscal environment, improving the bicycle friendliness of the national railway company NMBS/SNCB, and fighting bike theft.
“The actions are in line with the objectives of the coalition agreement for a modal shift and to convince more people to opt for active and environmentally friendly modes of transport,” said Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister for Mobility Georges Gilkinet.
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