Innovations in cycling mobility for sustainable cities

Reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions generated by transport is a great challenge for any sustainable city aiming to preserve the health of its citizens. Bicycles could represent a serious alternative to private car, especially over the short distances. Thus, the main challenge is to make cycling mobility a more appealing means of transport. The aim of the paper is to describe how innovations can effectively enhance cycling mobility in a framework of drastic reduction of air pollution and GHG emissions. The paper identifies possible mobility contexts which represent fields of innovation, characterized by different mobility needs and target groups, where the introduction of innovative solutions can boost cycling mobility. The contexts are: dedicated paths and technological devices, bike-sharing solutions, trainings & educational programs, cargo bikes. Describing less explored fields of research, the paper aims at giving a contribution to make cycling a real greener, less voluminous and funnier alternative to motorized means of transport.