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Transforming urban transport 

Bicycle Łódź is a dynamic social initiative launched by the “Normal City” Foundation “Phenomenon” to promote cycling as a sustainable alternative to cars and public transport in Łódź, Poland. Through this project, the foundation advocates for the development of better cycling infrastructure and encourages local authorities to prioritise cycling-friendly policies. 

Cycling made easy 
The project’s key activities include creating resources such as a detailed cycling map, offering tutoring for cyclists, and developing a Cyclist’s Code to help educate the public. The initiative also actively monitors and contributes to the improvement of existing bicycle infrastructure and roads, aiming to make cycling safer and more accessible for everyone in the city. 

Connecting people and places 
Bicycle Łódź reaches a wide audience, including those who cannot afford a car and rely on cycling as their main form of transport. The initiative has significantly influenced local authorities’ decisions on infrastructure and road maintenance, and its events attract a large number of participants. Their efforts have earned them over 20,000 followers on social media, showing growing public support. 

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Paving the Way for a Greener Future 

The Wrocław Cycling Initiative is transforming Wrocław into a truly cycling-friendly city. With a mission to promote cycling as a sustainable transport option, the project works closely with local authorities, community groups, and cyclists to create a cleaner, greener urban environment. Their slogan, “Wrocław by bike,” reflects their vision of making cycling a central part of daily life in the city. 

Powerful activities driving change
The Wrocław Cycling Initiative’s work includes supporting local authorities in implementing cycling policies, advocating for better infrastructure, and educating young cyclists. They also participate in key policy discussions, like the Cycling Policy Council, and organise events that bring the community together. Their Bike School and Cycling School of Active Citizenship are core educational initiatives that empower citizens to adopt responsible transport behaviours. 

Inclusive and accessible for all
The project actively engages a wide range of target groups, including vulnerable communities, by addressing social inequality in transport access. Although the materials do not specifically target these groups, their activities provide a pathway for people with lower incomes who cannot afford cars. The Wrocław Cycling Initiative is committed to being inclusive, ensuring that everyone affected by their work can participate.

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Educating the Next Generation of Cyclists 

The Cycling School of Active Citizenship, a project initiated by the Wrocław Cycling Initiative, seeks to improve cycling education across Poland. With the goal of reforming cycling training and enhancing safety, the project targets young cyclists, aiming to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed for safe cycling in urban environments. Through a nationwide approach, the initiative is creating a more sustainable and cyclist-friendly future. 

Key activities for a safer cycling culture
The Cycling School of Active Citizenship activities include developing educational resources like the “Safe Cyclists in the City” package for students and teachers, conducting regional seminars on cycling safety, and running a public awareness campaign involving schools, parents, and local authorities. The project also aims to build a network of qualified cycling educators across Poland and reform the national cycling card to improve cycling education effectiveness. 

The impact and road ahead
Although still in progress (January 2021 – October 2022), the Cycling School of Active Citizenship has already launched the Bicycle School website, offering an interactive platform with quizzes, games, and educational resources.  

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ACCTING aims to understand the impact of Green Deal policies on vulnerable groups, prevent inequalities, and produce knowledge and innovations to advance behavioural change at individual and collective levels for an inclusive and equal European Green Deal. This bottom-up initiative was collected by T. Bartosz Kalinowski within ACCTING’s mapping of inspiring practice cases, within Clean Energy and Climate Action research lines. Read our report on all 693 mapped initiatives. 

Zero Waste Association, Poland

The Zero Waste Association aims to promote a zero-waste lifestyle by gathering local leaders, professionals, and change agents willing to participate in the organisation’s mission; transforming production and consumption patterns towards a circular economy. This enterprising idea suggests environmentally friendly solutions to fasten the just transition to a greener way of living for the benefit of the environment and the community. 

Inspiration for small companies 

The target of this project is small, vulnerable companies- those in greater need of partnership at the local level. The initiative supports these organisations by providing extensive expertise in the field, suggesting environmental measures to reduce waste, and offering solutions and inspiration for employees to adopt a waste-free lifestyle. In the long run, the vision will be to raise public awareness of resources while preventing waste from being generated at source. The Zero Waste Association has other related goals such as:  

• Combating the impact of pollution on the environment and human health 
• Eliminating the chemicals with toxic impacts on the environment  
• Preventing the wastage of raw materials and the incorrect disposal of trash 
• Promoting ecological awareness in the community and changing citizens’ behaviours for a greener transition 
• Enhancing public access to data on pollution and waste production 

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