| Artxibo OCR | EuroVelo
The European cycle route Network
Introduction
These basic principles
• define the most important general parameters of EuroVelo
• serve the coordinated implementation of EuroVelo
• improve the quality of EuroVelo routes
• are addressed to partners collaborating in the implementation of EuroVelo
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Sarajevo
Istanbul
Roma
Tiranë
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Nicosia
Definition
EuroVelo
• is a network of European long-distance cycle routes
• currently comprises 12 routes
• is a project of the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) in cooperation with the
national EuroVelo coordination centres
EuroVelo
• promotes economically, environmentally and socially sustainable travel
• improves the quality of EuroVelo routes in all participating European countries
• promotes the uniform signing of EuroVelo routes in accordance with published
standards
• provides Europe-wide information on EuroVelo routes and national long-
distance routes in Europe in electronic (eurovelo.com) and printed form (Euro-
Velomaps)
• supports the development of national coordination centres for EuroVelo routes
and national routes
• fosters exchange of experience and best practice between European states
and regions, stimulating high quality cycle strategies and infrastructure
Implementation
EuroVelo
• implementation and quality assurance is coordinated by the ECF in collaboration
with the national EuroVelo coordination centres
• can be supplemented by the addition of new routes, provided these fulfil
EuroVelo criteria, meet EuroVelo quality standards, complement the existing
EuroVelo routes in spatial terms and increase the implemented percentage of the
current network
• shall be substantially completed by 2020, in line with the EuroVelo implemen-
tation plan supervised by the ECF
European Cyclist's Federation
Cycling organizations
Tourism organizations
National EuroVelo
coordination centers
Territorial authorities Service providers
Public transport
EuroVelo project partners
Organization
ECF
• coordinates the implementation, operation and quality assurance of EuroVelo
at European level
• advises and supports the national EuroVelo coordination centres, and manages
exchange of skills and experience between them
• is the European federation of national and regional cycling organizations
National EuroVelo coordination centres
• coordinate and ensure the implementation, operation and quality assurance of
EuroVelo at national level
• ensure coordination with the ECF
• are organized in accordance with requirements of each country, bringing
together territorial authorities, tourism organizations, cycling organizations,
public transport companies and service providers
EuroVelo project partners
• take over the role of national EuroVelo coordination centres where these are not
yet established
• can support the delivery of sections of a EuroVelo route within the scope of
specific projects in consultation with national EuroVelo coordination centres.
• bring together territorial authorities, tourism organizations, cycling organizations
and public transport companies in the area of the project
Financing
European level EuroVelo coordination
• ECF members
• European Union Institutions and agencies
• national EuroVelo coordination centres (or the representative EuroVelo
projectpartners)
• private sector
National or project level
• European Institutions (e.g. via Interreg projects)
• national and regional government bodies
• private sector
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Infrastructure
EuroVelo routes fulfil the following criteria
• base on existing or future national or regional routes of the involved countries
• at least two countries are involved
• route length at least 1,000km
• easy to communicate, internationally recognisable identity and name (marketing
potential)
• implementation plans in place (project plan, business plan, partners)
• signing in accordance with the regulations of the respective nations and/or
regions, continuous and in both directions
• signage supplemented by EuroVelo route information panels, in accordance with
the ECF signing manual
Communication
ECF
• communicates EuroVelo throughout Europe and globally
• provides the potential user via eurovelo.com and in print with information on
EuroVelo routes and services, such as international cycle transport, guide books
and bookable offers, with links to detailed information on the websites of the
respective national EuroVelo coordination centres
• informs its project partners on the key requirements for the implementation of
EuroVelo and transfers expertise and good practice between partners
National EuroVelo coordination centres
• communicate EuroVelo nationally
• ensure nationwide communication of EuroVelo routes, services, public transport,
accommodation, cycle rental, route guides and bookable offers. Where possible
this information provided as part of a national website showing the national
routes of the respective country
• ensure the nationwide integration of EuroVelo routes in existing and new printed
products such as maps and route guides
EUROPEAN CYCLISTS' FEDERATION
Publishing credits
Publisher
European Cyclists' Federation ECF
Professional assistance
Kathi Diethelm, ECF; Frans van Schoot, ECF; Bernhard Ensink, ECF;
Philip Insall, Sustrans; Jens Erik Larsen, De Frie Fugle
Authors
Velobüro, Lukas Stadtherrand Markus Capirone, CH-4600 Olten
Design
Velobüro, Markus Capirone, CH-4600 Olten
Translations
English Texts S Translations, CH-3800 Interlaken,
support by Philip Insall, Sustrans
Photo credits
Cover: B. Nünlist, Velobüro, CH; page 2: E. Mangeat, CRT Centre, F;
page 6: ADFC, Marcus Gloger, D; page 10: SchweizMobil, CH;
page 12: Frans van Schoot, NL; page 14: Sustrans, GB
Distribution, information and additional documents
European Cyclists' Federation ECF, B-1000 Brussels,
[email protected], vwvw.ecf.com
This publication is available in English only
© European Cyclists' Federation February 2009
The ECF EuroVelo project is supported by
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