[sustran] Velo Mondial wins a thrid prize in the Energy Globe 2005

[Pascal van den Noort]

Velo Mondial gets third prize in the Energy
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The Energy Globe Awards are yearly presented to the best-implemented
projects from around the world, which contribute to the protection of the
four basic elements of life, thereby providing valuable assistance in the
preservation of our planet. 

 

This "World Award for Sustainability" is presented in the categories earth,
fire (energy), water and air as well as in the special category youth.
Anyone from anywhere can participate in this unique competition with an
initiative or project that concerns itself with the sustainable and
efficient use of the four elements or -in the field of education - has
stirred and strengthened environmental awareness on a broad level. About 700
projects competed.

 

Velo Mondial won the award with its Bicycle Friendly Community Program - a
program executed in cooperation with the League of American Bicyclists and
Velo.Info. 

 

Program to improve City Cycling Planning
"Velo Mondial" is an international organisation dedicated to promoting the
use of the bicycle and seeks to increase its integration into the economies
and lifestyles of countries across the world. The project involves
individuals, companies, foundations, associations, networks, local
governments into becoming their cities "bicycle friendly communities" and to
reduce traffic, improve environment, air quality and health, to enhance
physical fitness and quality of life, to strengthen business by creating new
tourism destinations, save city funds for new road infrastructure, etc.
Since starting the project in 2000 about 25 cities from 18 countries have
signed the charter. With the "Velo.Info Tool", which identifies 19
fundamental components necessary for successful cycling planning, member
cities can see and compare their performance through an award in Bronze,
Silver, Gold or Platinum.

 

 

 
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ata\Microsoft\Signatures\www.velomondial.net> www.velomondial.net 

 
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ata\Microsoft\Signatures\www.velo.info> www.velo.info 

 

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