EcoMobility Alliance
ICLEI and Changwon City have launched the EcoMobility Alliance, a select group of ambitious cities that have achieved excellent results in certain dimensions of sustainable mobility, and that strive to reach similar results in other EcoMobility fields. We welcome applications from cities worldwide that are eager to take on the challenge of EcoMobility excellence.
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Accell Group
Accell Group is an international group of companies active in the design, development, production, marketing and sales of innovative, high-quality bicycles, bicycle parts and accessories and fi tness equipment. Well known brands of Accell Group are: Batavus, Bremshey, Hercules, Koga-Miyata, Lapierre, Loekie, Mercier, Redline, Sparta, Staiger, Tunturi and Winora. Accell Group wants to be a trendsetter in the field of development and sales of durable consumer goods relating to short-distance mobility, fi tness and active recreation. In pursuing this goal, Accell Group aims to realize healthy and sustainable returns for its shareholders and a stimulating working environment for its employees.
Chariot Carriers
Chariot is a leading designer & manufacturer of high-quality outdoor child carrier products. By providing safe, durable & user friendly child transportation solutions, chariots products help families stay healthy, mobile and out of their cars. Chariot is perhaps best known for the innovative CTS™ (Child Transport System) technology, which allows one Chariot carrier to be quickly & easily transformed for strolling, jogging, cycling, hiking and/or x-country skiing. Based in Calgary, Canada since inception in 1992, Chariot‘s products have been distributed worldwide for more than a decade.
COLIBI
Founded in 1973, COLIBI is a grouping of 10 national bicycle associations in 10 EU member states. COLIBI‘s objectives are to defend the interests of the European bicycle industry and to study issues pertinent to the development and future of bicycles and the bicycle industry. COLIBI, together with COLIPED, is currently dealing with EU enlargement in 2004, innovation policies, the promotion of the European (CEN) safety standard and VAT reduction.
COLIPED
Founded on 9 November 1960 under the full name “Comité de Liaison des Fabricants de Pièces et Equipements de Deux-roues des pays de la C.E.”, COLIPED represents more than 180 European manufacturers of two-wheeler parts and accessories. COLIPED was founded to promote European production and design in the world of bicycle components. The Committees activity is centred on: European legislation/regulations, production, market, general promotion, safety and quality standards.
Dahon
Dahon is a leading company in the field of folding bicycles. With over 25 years of experience, Dahon has sold more than two million folding bicycles in over 30 countries. Founded with the singular purpose of convincing more people to use environmentally sustainable forms of transport, Dahon is committed to creating green mobility solutions for people who live active, environmentally friendly lifestyles.
Denk Engineering
Denk is a German engineering firm specializing in carbon fibre product development. From 1995 to 2007 Denk was the official Research & Development partner for the bicycle company Scott USA, and was responsible for many of Scott‘s frame and suspension hallmarks over the past twelve years.
European Twowheel Retailers' Association (ETRA)
ETRA represents some 5,000 companies, which employ approximately 11,500 people, in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland and the United Kingdom. ETRA has also 15 associated members, i.e. international companies and organisations who believe in ETRA's work and who have therefore chosen to support that work through their membership. ETRA's main objective is to defend and to promote the interest of European two-wheel dealers through actions aimed at growing the market.
Giant
Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd. is a Taiwanese bicycle manufacturer established in 1972. Giant is well-known around the world as a producer and distributor of quality bicycles across seven continents. For nearly three decades, Giant has devoted itself to the growth of both cycling and cycling culture and has actively participated in the development of cycling, from that of simple transportation to its current popularity as a recreational and sport activity. Giant believes this brings quality to life, and it takes personal responsibility for improving the cycling experience.
International Association of Public Transport (UITP)
UITP represents over 3000 urban, local, regional and national mobility actors from more than 90 countries on all continents. UITP covers all modes of public transport - metro, bus, light rail, regional and suburban railways, and waterborne transport, organising authorities and the service and supply industry. It also represents collective transport in a broader sense. UITP acts as the point of reference and a centre of best practices and benchmarking for the public transport sector. As such, UITP is THE worldwide expert on public transport and related issues.
International Federation of Bike Messengers (IFBMA)
The mandate of the IFBMA promotes the use of pedal power for commercial purposes, and of fostering a spirit of cooperation and community amongst bicycle messengers worldwide. The IFBMA sanctions yearly events involving messengers from around the world, brings together a wide realm of experiences in the alternative transportation industry. With worldwide individual & association members the IFBMA is representative of the workers who provide our non-motorized alternative transportation service industry.
New York City Pedicab Owners Association (NYCPOA)
The NYCPOA is an organization representing the interests of pedicab owners of NewYork. It aims at encouraging the use of this vehicle and by adovcating the adoption of regulations, promoting safety measures, educating people about the potential of this vehicle, especially in reducing car dependency and increasing environmental sustainaibility.
Shimano
Shimano is global manufacturer and supplier of bicycle components and fishing tackle. More than 7,000 Team Shimano members work in 34 bases in 22 locations. Shimano’s mission is to promote health and happiness through the enjoyment of nature and the world around us. It helps people realize their dreams of healthy and worthy new life styles. For Shimano, cycling is not only fun – it can also contribute to people’s healthy lifestyle. The bicycle can be a very good sustainable means of transport; fitting especially well in urban surroundings. Shimano sees that cycling has a lot of potential for the future and we should make use of it.
Trek
The Trek Bicycle Corporation is the largest US manufacturer of bicycles and related aftermarket products and is becoming a major industry player worldwide. Trek is committed to changing lives through cycling with their innovative products, dynamic partnerships and bicycle friendly development. With the world facing skyrocketing obesity rates, escalating traffi c congestion and the concerns of global climate change, Trek is taking steps to alleviate the obstacles that prevent people from using bicycles for transportation, as well as recreation.
Ultra Motor
Ultra Motor is a manufacturer of electric bicycles and scooters. It has promoted the use of environmentally sustainable transport in order to improve interaction with the urban environment and respond to the needfor zero-emission, smart transportation solutions in order to combat climate change. Ultra Motor has therefore developed clean mobility technologies marching environmental sustainability with high performances and comfort.
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