抄録
In European countries, interests in the bicycle resurged since 1970s for as a clean, light, sustainable and humane means of personal transport. In this paper, we overviewed the measures taken by Luxembourg, one of the founding nations of the EU, in terms of cycling promotion. The country has been heavily dependent on personal vehicle for transportation, causing various economic and ecological problems. To address the issues, the government has been implementing policies for modal shift from private vehicles to public transport and soft mobility such as walking and cycling. The policy packages to promote cycling encompass multiple pillars, such as cycle sharing system, cycle path construction and purchase subsidies. One notable program is Vëlosummer, which aims to support domestic hospitality sectors through cycle tourism.
