Cities invited to apply to cycling infrastructure programme

Bici is part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Safety, which focuses on five key areas to improve road safety and save lives: strengthening legislation; enhancing data collection; changing road user behaviour; improving road infrastructure; and upgrading vehicle safety.

The Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure seeks bold, forward-thinking proposals from cities ready to:

• Design streets that allow people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to cycle
• Dramatically reimagine infrastructure to reclaim and repurpose existing space dedicated to private vehicles
• Bring world-class cycling infrastructure to new regions
• Demonstrate clear vision and political dedication to improving and expanding cycling networks in partnership with the community and the initiative
• Demonstrate safety improvements and community acceptance through project engagement and evaluation

“With more than 200 miles of new protected cycling infrastructure already in the ground, Bici’s next round will inspire more city leaders to turn bold plans into safer streets, stronger networks, and better transportation choices for millions of city residents”

“Cities thrive when people have safe, reliable, and sustainable ways to move,” said Skye Duncan, executive director of GDCI. “Through the Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure, we’re seeing what’s possible when cities reimagine their streets to prioritise people over cars. This next round is an opportunity for even more cities to lead – demonstrating how high-quality cycling infrastructure can improve safety, expand access, and transform urban life.”

Applications will be accepted through 14 September. City leaders interested in applying can learn more here.

The Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI) is a global nonprofit working to transform streets around the world. GDCI develops technical guidance and partners with cities to implement safe, sustainable, and people-centred street design.