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Projects
Program Ideál

Series of topics and recommendations of the AutoMat association for the sustainable development of Prague for the 2022-2026 election period

Sustainable Urbanism Lab

We promote a better environment for quality life in the city.

Generation U

AutoMat to the children, children to the city.

Bike to Work

A nationwide challenge that, since 2011, motivates the use of bicycles, walking or running for trips (not only) to work.

Zažít město jinak (Take Back Your Street)

Neighborhood festivities in your neighborhood too.

Městem na kole

Urban cycling portal – inspiration, news and route finder.

Friends Club

Good souls who support AutoMat

Events
14.09.
Zářijová výzva Do práce na kole, pěšky či poklusem

Dvoutýdenní akce na podporu zdravého pohybu a udržitelnosti.
19.09.
Zažít město jinak

Už 21. ročník sousedského festivalu na 100 místech v Praze a v dalších 60 městech.
27.10.
Filmová projekce MĚSTEM

Filmová projekce na téma znečištění ovzduší a doprovodná diskuse. Info už brzy.

 all events

Bike to Work

Cycling Ranking Czechia 2025: How Do Czech Cities Measure Up on Cycling Infrastructure?
Bike to Work
Cycling Ranking Czechia 2025: How Do Czech Cities Measure Up on Cycling Infrastructure?
23. 3. 2026

The results of the third edition of the CycloRank Czechia ranking are now available. The ranking…

What is the best thing about giving up a car? According to commuters, almost everything
Bike to Work
What is the best thing about giving up a car? According to commuters, almost everything
10. 3. 2026

For more than a century, the private car has been presented as a symbol of freedom.…

Residents of Boston wanted more bike lanes: now they have them, and traffic in the city has calmed down
Bike to Work
Residents of Boston wanted more bike lanes: now they have them, and traffic in the city has calmed down
19. 2. 2026

The Better Bike Lanes project in the metropolitan area of Boston led to a significant increase…

A month powered by yourself: Registration for the May Challenge Bike to Work, Walk or Run 2026 starts
Bike to Work
A month powered by yourself: Registration for the May Challenge Bike to Work, Walk or Run 2026 starts
2. 2. 2026

A month without cars, but with self-powered transport. That is what the association AutoMat is once…

“Support for cycling mobility is key for us.” We have awarded Pardubice the title Cycling City 2025
Bike to Work
“Support for cycling mobility is key for us.” We have awarded Pardubice the title Cycling City 2025
21. 1. 2026

On the second Thursday of January, we visited Pardubice to present the title Cycling City 2025…

The 8th edition of the January “Bike to Work, Walk or Run” challenge is motivating people toward sustainable transport
Bike to Work
The 8th edition of the January “Bike to Work, Walk or Run” challenge is motivating people toward sustainable transport
7. 1. 2026

A week of commuting to work using active and sustainable modes of transport, even in spite…

Is it time to start paying people to commute to work by bike?
Bike to Work
Is it time to start paying people to commute to work by bike?
19. 12. 2025

The idea that governments should pay people to commute to work by bike may sound radical.…

The “Bike to Work 2025” city award goes to Pardubice. The “Cycling Achiever of the Year” is Jihlava.
Urban Cycling
The “Bike to Work 2025” city award goes to Pardubice. The “Cycling Achiever of the Year” is Jihlava.
6. 11. 2025

Participants of this year’s May “Bike to Work” Challenge, whether by bike, on foot, or jogging,…

Cycling protects the brain against dementia, a study finds
Bike to Work
Cycling protects the brain against dementia, a study finds
3. 10. 2025

Cycling doesn’t just benefit the planet, your wallet, and your physical fitness. According to a recent…

We must have vision and courage in transport, says the Hradec Deputy. The East Bohemian metropolis entered the Cykloměsto 2024 Hall of Fame
Bike to Work
We must have vision and courage in transport, says the Hradec Deputy. The East Bohemian metropolis entered the Cykloměsto 2024 Hall of Fame
4. 2. 2025

In mid-January, we went to Hradec Králové to officially induct the city into the Hall of…

I wanted the motif to evoke playfulness, says the author of the visual for this year’s May Challenge
Bike to Work
I wanted the motif to evoke playfulness, says the author of the visual for this year’s May Challenge
19. 1. 2025

Markéta Černá is an illustrator who works a lot with children. It is also reflected in…

Cycle City 2024: Otrokovice won the title, Hradec Králové enters the Hall of Fame
Urban Cycling
Cycle City 2024: Otrokovice won the title, Hradec Králové enters the Hall of Fame
7. 11. 2024

The prestigious title Cycling City Bike to Work from the AutoMat association is awarded to the…

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