A global network helping cities transform streets for walking and cycling
The Walking and Cycling Network supports cities to promote equitable, safe and accessible walking and cycling, advising on effective initiatives to boost active mobility, climate resilience and inclusive societies.
As part of C40’s wider work on zero emission transport, the network helps cities prioritise people-friendly streets and implement active mobility principles that address spatial inclusion and affordability.
How cities benefit from collaboration on active mobility
- Working collectively allows cities to quickly overcome resource limitations and bridge knowledge gaps through shared learning
- Collaboration helps cities replicate proven planning models rather than starting from scratch
- Networks provide the political weight needed to prioritise people-friendly streets over car-centric planning
- Collaboration helps secure technical assistance and financing for high-impact projects that mitigate climate hazards and advance a just transition
Core areas of action on walking and cycling
Data-driven advocacy
Helping cities collect data on benefits and communicate results effectively to make the case for walking and cycling investment.
Inclusion and intersectionality
Creating mechanisms to mainstream equity, diversity and inclusion in active mobility initiatives.
Policy and implementation
Strengthening local policies and supporting tangible project implementation, including deployment of segregated infrastructure.
Financing and infrastructure
Identifying and enabling financing schemes to accelerate deployment of accessible, affordable and inclusive walking and cycling infrastructure.
Vision and collaboration
Building a vision for inclusive, resilient active mobility and inspiring collaboration across a broad audience.
How the Walking and Cycling Network supports collaboration between cities
The network enables cities to:
- share knowledge through peer learning and exchange of good practices on active mobility
- build capacity through training, workshops, working groups and webinars
- access one-on-one calls to strengthen local policy frameworks
- use tools and frameworks to measure and communicate the economic, climate and health benefits of active mobility
- make the case for increased investment and implementation
Cities in the Walking and Cycling Network
Accra, Addis Ababa, Barcelona, Berlin, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Casablanca, Copenhagen, Dakar, Fortaleza, Freetown, Guadalajara, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Lagos, Lima, London, Los Angeles, Medellín, Mexico City, Montréal, Nairobi, New York, Phoenix, Quito, Rio de Janeiro, Rotterdam, Salvador, Santiago, São Paulo, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver