The future urban challenge we aim to address is the advancement of sustainable and safe mobility in cities, with a particular focus on cycling infrastructure. The city of Barcelona already features nearly 2,000km of cycling routes and 264km of dedicated bike lanes. As part of its strategy to promote active mobility, the Barcelona City Council plans to increase the modal share of bicycles from the current 3.8% to 5.7% in the coming years, as outlined in the Barcelona Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP). This approach aims to provide a systematic and data-driven framework for improving urban cycling infrastructure, ultimately promoting a safer, more inclusive, and efficient urban mobility system.
Lviv faces the challenge of creating a coherent, safe, and user-friendly cycling network that serves not only daily commuting but also supports recreational use and last-mile connectivity. Currently, bicycle infrastructure (total length 140 km, planned 268 km) is fragmented, with inconsistent standards, unsafe junctions, and insufficient links to public transport. Additionally, the lack of secure and accessible bicycle storage facilities prevents cycling from becoming a mainstream mode of urban transport.
According to Lviv’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (2020), the city’s modal split is approximately 52% public transport, 22% private cars, 6% cycling, and 19% walking.
