Let’s increase cycling in Espoo!

The cycling promotion programme brings together measures that would inspire Espoo residents to cycle even more. The measures may relate to the construction and maintenance of cycling routes or how to harness schools to encourage children and young people to cycle.

We are now gathering residents’ opinions on which measures would be most beneficial. We would like you to complete the survey even if you do not consider cycling important. In the survey, you can tell us why.

As part of the programme update, we are also developing the monitoring and indicators of bicycle traffic. In the next few years, they will give us data about how well we succeed in promoting cycling.

Cycling is diverse: trips to work, school, shops and other everyday destinations, but also exercise and recreation. Interesting routes can also attract tourists. The promotion programme takes cycling into consideration in its various forms.

The main goal of the cycling promotion programme is that cycling in Espoo is attractive and safe for everyone. Increased cycling in everyday life promotes the well-being of Espoo residents.   

Several city actors are involved in the updating work: the Urban Environment Sector, Visit Espoo, Sustainable Espoo and the Growth and Learning Sector. In addition, the consulting company WSP Finland contributes to the work.

The work began in spring 2024 and will be completed in early 2025.

We are now gathering residents’ experiences of and views on cycling in Espoo. In terms of cycling, what works and what does not? What motivates or prevents you from cycling? In your opinion, what would be the most important measures?

We will use the results of the survey when planning and prioritising measures. The survey is anonymous. Please complete the survey by 18.12.2024. Go to the survey.(external link, opens in a new window)