In December 2008 and January 2009 Climate Advocates in Ukraine together worked with an NGO called ”Transport alternatives” and conducted a series of training on ”Cycling Advocacy” in Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Dnipropetrovsk. The training was aimed at creating a local movement of active cycling citizens, who will effectively develop a cycling culture in the region. The training covered a broad range of topics, including how to make the bike a popular means of transport, the rules of the road, as well as how to create modern cycle paths. By developing a cycling culture the advocates want to improve the environmental situation in Ukraine through a decrease of CO2 emissions and by encouraging citizens to become actively involved in the public life of their city. A long term goal is the creation of an all-ukrainian network of bike supporters.

This newly created network will be encouraged to grow to other cities in Ukraine. The advocates are working to develop a manual which introduces general concepts about facilities for cyclists such as cycle-paths, cycle signs and road markings and which shares successful experiences of other countries and the role of the public. For further information please contact cyclingua@gmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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