Five years ago, Paris wasn’t the cycling city it is today. As of the 2025 Copenhagenize Index, it's ranked #5 in the world with cycling modal share doubling in record time (from 5% to 11%).

Protected lanes get people on bikes. Secure parking makes it a daily habit. 🅿️ Our research shows the most bicycle-friendly cities have ~206.3 bike racks/1K residents, while the global average is just 54.1 racks/1K residents. Discover the importance of proper infrastructure: copenhagenizeindex.eu

Ghent ranks #3 of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. You probably know Ghent as a historic Flemish city, but here's what you might not know about its cycling scene:

Better cycling cities are not just "more bike-friendly." They are also more equitable in access to cycling between genders. This means that infrastructure, safety, and policy improvements tend to benefit women more by removing barriers that affect them disproportionately. #cycling #bicycleurbanism

As bicycle urbanism goes, Utrecht and Oslo top the spending charts but their money goes to world-class parking and winter maintenance, not new km of lane. Meanwhile Paris and Singapore are in full build mode. More here: copenhagenizeindex.eu #urbanism #cycling #bicycleurbanism

The official 2026 Master Class Program is here and with new dates for fall! In partnership with @eiturbanmobility.eu, we've built an entire year of learning around the findings of the Copenhagenize 2025 Index. Whether you're a city planner, NGO, or mobility professional there's a format for you:

Copenhagen now ranks #2 of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. You probably know Copenhagen as a cycling mecca but here's what you might not know about the Danish capital:

What the 2026 French Mayor elections tell us about “bikelash” 🚲 The myth is: “Take space from cars, and you risk getting re-elected.” The reality is: In Paris, Lyon, and Montpellier, the leaders behind France's most ambitious cycling investments were just re-elected. 🧵👇

In 2020, Paris predicted that bicycle trips would outnumber car trips in the city for the first time. 📈 Today bicycle modal share is above 11% and car modal share is down to 4%. 🚗 What's it like traveling in Paris during peak hours? Fewer cars, less pollution, and more people on bikes. #urbanism

Let’s take a closer look at a crucial indicator of the cycling ecosystem: Advocacy. We'll also dive into how NGO Engagement influences policy. The passion for bicycle mobility in Latin America is undeniably high, but the data reveals a gap between public mobilization and formal political power.

Today, let’s take a closer look at how Latin America's mega-cities are increasing their bike share trips to democratize mobility. In cities with populations in the millions, personal bike ownership isn't the only path to a cycling city. #urbanism #cycling

Latin American cities are great at setting bicycle urbanism goals, but the data reveals a critical disconnect between adopting a master plan and the political commitment required to execute it. Looking at the region's 16 ranked cities, we see a clear gap, and big opportunities for improvement:

Let’s uncover what the data from the 2025 Copenhagenize Index - EIT Urban Mobility Edition really tells us about Latin America! Today, we're zooming in on Niterói, Brazil, to highlight how integral planning creates a regional leade. How is Niterói becoming a regional leader in bicycle urbanism?

Some of the most fervent opponents of bicycle-friendly cities are drivers who believe cyclists make their car trips longer and more complicated. But adding bike lines and sidewalks to busy corridors can actually be good for drivers. Here's how: #urbanism #cycling #urbanmobility

Why does an Engineering Professor take our Master Class twice? 🚲🎓 Thomas Brennan joined us in Copenhagen ('23) and Paris ('25) to see urban transformation in action. Hear his takeaways on why Paris is the ultimate living lab for bicycle urbanism. Details here: www.copenhagenize.eu/annual-editi...

How did Paris become the world’s 5th most bicycle-friendly city? Join our Bicycle Urbanism Master Class (May 19-21) in Paris to find out first hand. You’ll learn what works and how to translate our bicycle urbanism lessons to your hometown. Details here: www.copenhagenize.eu/annual-editi...

"Bicycling has done more to emancipate women than anything else." — Susan B. Anthony, 1896. Yet today, women only make up 40% of riders. This International Women’s Day, let’s push for ambitious and inclusive cycling policies that make our cities more equitable places for women and girls. #IWD

Montpellier is racing ahead! 🚲 🇫🇷 From lagging behind in the early 2010s to creating world-class cycling lanes in just a few years. The secret is context-specific design and micro-details like these seamlessly integrated curbs. What do you think of this design we helped implement? #urbanism

The countdown begins for our three-part online Bicycle Urbanism Master Class. Starting April 7th, we’re giving an in-depth look at the insights and best practices from the Copenhagenize Index. Details: www.copenhagenize.eu/annual-editi... Supported by @eiturbanmobility.eu.

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Paris might be one of the most important classrooms for urbanists right now. 🚲 In 5 years, it climbed the Copenhagenize Index faster than any other city. Here Stein Van Oosteren, urban mobility writer, shares why Paris is so interesting from an urban mobility standpoint. #urbanism #cycling

What makes a great public space? Take a look at the Pont d’Iena in Paris. The city transformed a bridge with four lanes of traffic into a space made for pedestrians, bicycle users, buses and taxis. It includes greenery, safe photo spots and a 20km/h speed cap for shared lanes. #urbanism #cycling

How do we turn data into actual street-level change? Our online Master Class this April shares how we analyzed the top 100 bicycle-friendly cities so you can apply the data to your hometown. Details: www.copenhagenize.eu/annual-editi...

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Last year Utrecht made its way to the top of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. You might know this Dutch city as a place you might like to cycle one day, but you might not know these bicycle urbanism facts:

Want to know more about the 100 ranked #BikeFriendlyCities? Check out https://copenhagenizeindex.eu/ ! #CopenhagenizeIndex   @eiturbanmobility.eu

Congratulations to Utrecht 🇳🇱 — the most #BikeFriendlyCity of 2025! Utrecht is making space for cycling, reimagining itself around it, reclaiming space from cars and making the bicycle an organizing principle of urban life. #CopenhagenizeIndex @degemeenteutrecht.bsky.social@eiturbanmobility.eu

Copenhagen 🇩🇰 reigns in 2nd place, showing how a city can keep elevating all standards. Safe, efficient and seamlessly connected, its bike network remains world-class, and with a record budget planned for 2026, the best may be yet to come. #CopenhagenizeIndex @eiturbanmobility.eu

Rolling onto the podium in 3rd place, Ghent 🇧🇪 has cemented its place as a #BikeFriendly city through human-centered urban design, using a visionary circulation plan to create a city where people, not cars, set the pace. #CopenhagenizeIndex  @stad-gent.bsky.social  @eiturbanmobility.eu

Consistently at the top level, Amsterdam 🇳🇱 firmly takes 4th place in the #CopenhagenizeIndex as it continues to show its mastery of a #BicycleUrbanism approach, designing streets that serve every user while preserving its cycling soul. #CopenhagenizeIndex @fietsersbond.nl  @eiturbanmobility.eu

Boldly taking 5th place, Paris 🇫🇷 has redefined what’s possible in just a few years. Cycling in the city is not just an alternative, but steadily becoming the new normal that is reshaping daily life at awe-inspiring levels. #CopenhagenizeIndex @paris.fr@parisenselle.fr@mdb-idf.org@eiturbanmobility.eu

Rising into 6th place, Helsinki 🇫🇮 is using pragmatism, consistency, & a community-driven cycling culture to sustain a top-tier #CyclingCity that enables users to move on their bicycles year-round. #CopenhagenizeIndex @eiturbanmobility.eu