The world’s cities are facing a complex set of challenges related to urban mobility, which are predicted to worsen as the volume of traffic caused by commercial delivery services and private trips increases. Previous EU projects CycleLogistics and CycleLogistics ahead have demonstrated that cargo bikes have a huge potential to tackle these challenges as they can improve the image and general levels of cycling, replace over 50 % of urban transport-related trips, as well as enhance air quality, safety levels, and liveability of urban areas. At present however, this innovative solution is not fully deployed in any European cities.

Municipal fleet of the City of Gdynia, PolandBuilding on the success of these previous projects, City Changer Cargo Bike (CCCB) exploits the limitless potential of cargo bikes promoting their usage amongst public, private, and commercial users. Supported by the Horizon2020 programme, CCCB brings together 22 partners including cities, research institutions, NGOs, and industries from all over Europe in the quest to achieve a faster, more cost-effective and larger scale deployment of this sustainable mobility option. Assessing best practices across Europe, CCCB will raise awareness and support the uptake of cargo bikes and cargo bike initiatives. In doing so, the project will foster exciting developments that – among other things – offer more sustainable logistics operations, improve public spaces, engage citizens, and reduce traffic congestion.