a touch for the city
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

cyklo

Bike lanes have a calming effect on traffic, says a study
Inspiration
Bike lanes have a calming effect on traffic, says a study
7. 4. 2026

An American study found that bike lanes—especially those with physical or visual barriers—can have a calming…

The UN Publishes Definitions for Cycling Infrastructure
Others
The UN Publishes Definitions for Cycling Infrastructure
16. 3. 2026

Ta představuje soubor sjednocených definic cyklistické infrastruktury, které vypracovala United Nations Economic Commission for Europe v…

How Paris Beat the Car: Five Takeaways from a Remarkable Urban Transformation
Inspiration
How Paris Beat the Car: Five Takeaways from a Remarkable Urban Transformation
13. 3. 2026

The transformation of the French capital away from car dependency has become a global role model,…

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.…

We measured Prague’s bike boxes: one third of them do not meet the standard
LAB
We measured Prague’s bike boxes: one third of them do not meet the standard
23. 2. 2026

In response to fatal accidents involving cyclists at intersections in Prague, a team from our Laboratory…

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…

Workshop Městem 2025: Experiences with using cargo bikes
Urban Cycling
Workshop Městem 2025: Experiences with using cargo bikes
9. 2. 2026

At the end of October last year, a workshop was held as part of the film…

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…

We summarize the evaluation of the national Concept for Urban and Active Mobility
Sustainable Mobility
We summarize the evaluation of the national Concept for Urban and Active Mobility
20. 1. 2026

The development of active and sustainable mobility in the Czech Republic is not progressing as the…

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…

The happiest cities in the world are also the most bike-friendly
Sustainable Mobility
The happiest cities in the world are also the most bike-friendly
6. 1. 2026

The 2025 Happy City Index is out, and it brings good news for every cyclist: the…

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