Active mobility leaders in Germany

Germany is widely recognized as a leader in promoting active mobility, particularly in terms of cycling infrastructure and promotion. Here are a few examples of organizations and individuals who are influential in promoting active mobility in Germany:

The German Cyclists’ Federation (ADFC) is the largest cycling advocacy organization in Germany. The ADFC works to promote cycling by advocating for better cycling infrastructure, promoting cycling as a healthy and sustainable mode of transportation, and providing resources and support for cyclists.

The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety (BMU) is responsible for shaping the government’s policies and strategies on active mobility and sustainable transportation. The BMU plays a key role in promoting active mobility in Germany by funding infrastructure projects and supporting research and development.

The German Road Safety Council (DVR) is an independent organization that works to promote road safety in Germany. The DVR works to promote active mobility by advocating for better infrastructure and policies for walking and cycling, and by raising awareness of the importance of road safety for active travelers.

The German Association of Cities (DST) is a national organization that represents the interests of Germany’s cities and municipalities. The DST plays a key role in promoting active mobility by advocating for better cycling and walking infrastructure at the local level, and by sharing best practices and resources among its member cities.

The German Institute for Urban Affairs (Difu) is a research institute that works to promote sustainable and livable cities in Germany. Difu works to promote active mobility by conducting research and providing resources and support for local authorities and other stakeholders.

The German Transport Club (VCD) is a national organization that works to promote sustainable transportation in Germany. VCD works to promote active mobility by advocating for better cycling and walking infrastructure, and by raising awareness of the importance of sustainable transportation.

The German Association of Public Transport (VDV) represents the interests of Germany’s public transport operators and provides a platform for the exchange of ideas and information. VDV plays a key role in promoting active mobility by advocating for better public transport services and by raising awareness of the importance of public transport in promoting sustainable mobility.

The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is a national organization that works to promote sustainable development in Germany. UBA works to promote active mobility by conducting research, providing resources and support for local authorities and other stakeholders, and by raising awareness of the importance of sustainable mobility.

The German Association of Town and Regional Planners (SRL) is a professional organization for town and regional planners in Germany. The SRL works to promote active mobility by advocating for better urban design and planning, and by sharing best practices and resources among its members.

The German National Pedestrian Association (Fuss e.V) is a national organization that works to promote walking and pedestrian infrastructure in Germany. Fuss e.V works to promote active mobility by advocating for better walking infrastructure, and by raising awareness of the importance of walking as a healthy and sustainable mode of transportation.

It’s worth noting that there are many other organizations and individuals across the country who are working to promote active mobility, and this list is not exhaustive. German cities has been known for their cycling infrastructure and culture, and continue to evolve and improve it.