10 Year National Cycling Strategy Officially Launched

The Ministry for Sustainable Mobility has launched the National Cycling Strategy 2026–2036, aimed at making cycling a safer, more practical and accessible option for everyday travel in Malta and Gozo.

The strategy forms part of the wider Malta in Motion vision, which seeks to provide the public with more transport options. It is built around five key pillars focusing on connected cycling infrastructure, improved facilities for cyclists, road safety and enforcement, education and awareness, and measures to encourage more people to cycle.

At the centre of the strategy is the creation of a National Cycling Route Network, which will aim to better connect residential areas, schools, workplaces and public transport hubs.

Minister for Sustainable Mobility Chris Bonett said the Government’s objective is not to impose one mode of transport, but to create the conditions for people to have more alternatives.

“The future of transport in our country cannot be measured solely by how many roads we build or how many cars they can accommodate. It must also be measured by whether people have genuine choices to get where they need to go,” he said.

Stephanie Bonello, Head of Malta in Motion, said the strategy aims to create the conditions needed for more people to choose cycling safely, through better infrastructure, improved facilities and stronger links with public transport.

The measures include better bicycle parking facilities, connections with public transport terminals, training programmes for children and adults, and a pilot project allowing students to cycle to school together.

The strategy will be implemented by Malta in Motion and Transport Malta, in collaboration with government entities, local councils and other stakeholders, with the aim of making cycling a more integrated part of Malta’s transport system.

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