We limit the speed of ebikes "for public safety", yet this study shows we'd need to limit SUVs to 5.7 km/h for them to pose the same risk to other people #motonormativity findingspress.org/article/1587...

🚶 What if driving wasn't an option? Join the International Federation of Pedestrians for a free webinar introducing the global expansion of Week Without Driving @nondriver.bsky.social 📅 30 June | 🕐 13:00 CET Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a17031... #WeekWithoutDriving

I'm working on an article about how Week Without Driving has been useful for disability organizations and advocates. If you've got a story to share, l'd like to talk!

🌍 Welcome to the IFP network, Cidadeapé! Based in São Paulo, @cidadeape.org is a volunteer-led organisation championing pedestrian rights, accessibility and people-centred cities. Agora caminhamos juntos. 🚶🤝 cidadeape.org #Walkability #PedestrianRights #Brazil #Cidadeape

🚶 What if driving wasn't an option? Join the International Federation of Pedestrians for a free webinar introducing the global expansion of Week Without Driving @nondriver.bsky.social 📅 30 June | 🕐 13:00 CET Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a17031... #WeekWithoutDriving

Cidadeapé joins the International Federation of Pedestrians The International Federation of Pedestrians (IFP) is delighted to welcome Cidadeapé as a new member of our global network. Based in São Paulo,...

Cidadeapé joins the International Federation of Pedestrians

The International Federation of Pedestrians (IFP) is delighted to welcome Cidadeapé as a new member of our global network. Based in São Paulo, Brazil, Cidadeapé is a leading civil society...

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Walking at the heart of housing and urban futures: IFP at WUF13 The International Federation of Pedestrians (IFP), represented by Olena Kuzhym and Alan Raposo in person as well as Jolien Vandoorne online, contributed to five sessions at the...

Walking at the heart of housing and urban futures: IFP at WUF13

The International Federation of Pedestrians (IFP), represented by Olena Kuzhym and Alan Raposo in person as well as Jolien Vandoorne online, contributed to five sessions at the 13th World Urban...

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Peatones de Quito https://peatones.org/caminando/   Ecuador Advocating for Pedestrian Rights in Ecuador Peatones de Quito (Asociación de Peatones de Quito – APQ) is a citizen-led organisation dedicated to promoting pedestrian rights,...

Peatones de Quito

https://peatones.org/caminando/   Ecuador Advocating for Pedestrian Rights in Ecuador Peatones de Quito (Asociación de Peatones de Quito – APQ) is a citizen-led organisation dedicated to promoting pedestrian rights, safer streets...

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CidadeaPé https://cidadeape.org/   Brazil What we do We are Cidadeapé - Association for Walking Mobility in São Paulo, a volunteer-based civil society organization dedicated to defending the rights of those...

CidadeaPé

https://cidadeape.org/   Brazil What we do We are Cidadeapé - Association for Walking Mobility in São Paulo, a volunteer-based civil society organization dedicated to defending the rights of those who...

ifpedestrians.org

IFP raises concerns to regulators about new signal technology As part of our mission to promote walkability internationally, we attend the UNECE Global Forum for Road Traffic Safety’s (WP1) twice...

IFP raises concerns to regulators about new signal technology

As part of our mission to promote walkability internationally, we attend the UNECE Global Forum for Road Traffic Safety’s (WP1) twice annual sessions in Geneva, Switzerland. At WP1, we draw from our specialized...

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Cities are investing in cycling — but are we protecting pedestrians? 👉 Conflicts between walking and cycling are not inevitable 👉 They are the result of car-centric street design 🚶 Sidewalks are for people 🚲 Cycling needs dedicated space 🚗 Motor traffic remains the main risk Read our new report

cycling and the relationship with pedestrians  - IFP - International Federation of Pedestrians

Read IFP’s report on cycling and the relationship with pedestrians, exploring sidewalk design, cycling infrastructure, shared spaces, e-scooters and pedestrian safety.

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Have you read our new "Streets for People: Policies for the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport" yet? Check it out ifpedestrians.org/streets-for-...

Walking policy priorities for the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport The International Federation of Pedestrians launches “Streets for People: Policy proposals to get us where we need to be,” a...

Walking policy priorities for the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport

The International Federation of Pedestrians launches “Streets for People: Policy proposals to get us where we need to be,” a new policy document presenting eight priorities to elevate walking and...

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Have you filled in our Car Free event survey? Help us understand the impact of these events around the world and support us by sharing with your networks! forms.office.com/e/BfCBE9AiqM #CarFreeCities #CarFreeEvents #Pedestrians #ActiveMobility #ActiveTowns

Register for this fantastic webinar with our members from Mexico, Liga Peatonal!

International Federation of Pedestrians@ifpedestrians.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Join us on 11 March for a Member Webinar featuring the Mexican network Liga Peatonal Aldo González and Ana Magdalena Rodríguez will share their work on the Charter of Pedestrian Rights, campaigns against anti-pedestrian footbridges, the “Abran Paso” guide for cities and much more!

PLEASE HELP US SHARE THIS: “We’ve let the lies be far too successful, and that’s significantly hurt our cities. No more.” It’s our blunt NEW @usa.streetsblog.org op-ed sharing why we’ve created @urbantruth.bsky.social. SPOILER: We need to call out the lies and tell the truth much more persuasively!

Urban Truth Collective: Straight Talk About The Joy Of Cities In An Age Of Disinformation — Streetsblog USA

The Three Tenors of Urbanism explain their latest effort: The Urban Truth Collective.

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Join us on 11 March for a Member Webinar featuring the Mexican network Liga Peatonal Aldo González and Ana Magdalena Rodríguez will share their work on the Charter of Pedestrian Rights, campaigns against anti-pedestrian footbridges, the “Abran Paso” guide for cities and much more!

The International Federation of Pedestrians was glad to contribute to the debate on Bizkaia’s future competitiveness and connectivity at the event organised by Bilbao Metropoli-30 and Caminos Euskadi.

📢 Everyone deserves the right to move freely, safely and with dignity in their communities. On March 5, join us for #FreedomToMove: The Impact of Immigration Enforcement on Walkability, featuring America Walks board members 🧵⤵️

‼️👟 #WalkingCollege application DEADLINE EXTENDED! Submit your application by Feb. 23 to join an online cohort of advocates, leaders, and mentors working to create real change in their communities through walkability and accessibility! #ActivePeople ➡️ buff.ly/WLdxMY1

“A year after the $1.1 billion overhaul,” which added a new lane each direction, “the 405’s rush hour drive times were a minute slower than they were before the workers broke ground. Five years later, traffic was worse at all times of day.” www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

A Tunnel to Transform Los Angeles

The ambitious Sepulveda Transit Corridor project — an automated subway line underneath Bel Air — aims to do something rare in LA: Get people out of their cars.

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¿Os acordáis que antes de que llegara esta pandilla de regres a los ayuntamientos españoles había iniciativas tan simples y tan potentes como proponer días sin coche? Aquí la propuesta de @ifpedestrians.bsky.social

📢 NEW! 📢 Cities Speak: Urban Mobility Barometer We surveyed residents in 9 European capitals to find out what people want from city transport. 🚌 Expanded public transport, affordable fares & bus lanes were popular measures amongst most. See the full results 👇 cleancitiescampaign.org/cities-speak

Cities Speak: Clean Cities Urban Mobility Barometer 2026

Residents across nine European capitals - Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, London, Rome, Madrid, Paris, Sofia, and Warsaw - shared opinions on their city’s mobility.

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‘How is it acceptable to have a vehicle so tall that children cannot be seen?’ @olord.bsky.social and @mumsforlungs.bsky.social and @theguardian.com thank you for raising these important points #Stopkillingcyclists #StreetsForKids www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Number of US-style pickup trucks on UK roads up 92% in a decade, data shows

Exclusive: Campaigners say ‘menacing vehicles’ are putting children at risk owing to their large front blind zones

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❄️ “Despite the winter being harsh, I like how the weather shapes Berlin’s rhythms, how the city is experienced. It’s as if the landscape enables me to be more aware of changes.” — Rosa, who moved from Bolivia to Berlin

New industry coalition urges Europe to put active travel at the heart of tourism. Read more: zagdaily.com/trends/new-c...

Tell us about car-free events you have supported or know of to help us: ➡️Inform new signature events ➡️Understand the impact, scale and delivery conditions of car-free events. ➡️Contrast the role of politics 🗓️ Deadline: 5th February 📝Survey forms.office.com/e/BfCBE9AiqM

Marta uses a wheelchair. The curb is too high. The gentler ramp is blocked by a delivery van that’s been there since yesterday. Ten more minutes. One more detour.

IFP is in Thessaloniki for the UPPER Project General Assembly, advancing sustainable and people-centred urban mobility. We highlight walking as essential to first-/last-mile access and higher public transport uptake. Interview with Mario Alves ⬇️ youtu.be/HQhYt51H-ws?...

Mario Alves full interview

YouTube video by Upper Project EU

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Vehicles with large driver-side blind zones are much more likely to strike crossing pedestrians while turning left than those with small blind zones. Auto design and street-level interventions that prioritize pedestrians can help create safer, calmer roads for all ➡️ buff.ly/e3N1qCv