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PTW market update: First quarter of 2012 disappoints expectationsWith a drop of 8,2% the European PTW market continues to raise concerns among manufacturers and dealers While in 2011 the sales reached their lowest point in a decade with registrations of Powered Two-Wheelers falling by another 9,5% yoy, there were hopes that the trend could be reversed. Usually positive, due to the new models on sale and the beginning of the motorcycle season, the first… read more The report of ETRA's activities 2011 is now online
The report of ETRA's activities 2011 is now online. In this document, you will find an overview of the activities carried out by ETRA from January to December 2011. … read more Europe Day: focus on cycling
The Danish presidency of the Council has decided to focus on sustainable transport in cities to celebrate Europe Day on May 9th. A wide range of green events will be organised throughout the Europen Union, aimed at promoting the use of green transport modes. "Europe Day is an important occasion to mark the activities and achievements of the EU. This year, the Danish EU… read more Video of the Vivavelo congress available
ETRA's German member VSF organised the congress of the German cycling economy Vivavelo on 28-29 February 2012 in Berlin. The video of the congress is now available here. Stakeholders pointed out that riding a bike is trendy. Innovations increase the attractiveness of bicycles and cycling is not only fun, it is also a way of tackling global issues such as congestion, noise, CO… read more Presentation of the CHAMP project: Cycling Heroes Advancing sustainable Mobility Practice
CHAMP cycling is a European project that kicked off in October 2011 and that brings together 6 champions cycling cities: Orebro (SE), Groningen (NL), Burgos (ES), Bolzano (IT), Edinburgh (UK), Ljubljana (SI) and one climber city Kaunas (LT) . The city of Shkodra, in Albania is an associate city in the project. The consortium also includes cycling consultants, an academic institution… read more More news
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