Building Sustainable Cycling Cities with Recycled Materials
SMILE CITY is revolutionizing urban infrastructure with circular economy solutions. Join us in creating a greener future for European cities.
Transforming Urban Mobility
SMILE CITY develops innovative recycling solutions to create sustainable cycling infrastructure across Europe, turning waste into valuable resources.
100 km Cycling Paths
Building extensive cycling infrastructure made from recycled materials across European cities.
See WhereCircular Solutions
Implementing innovative recycling technologies to transform waste into valuable infrastructure.
Explore InnovationsPublic Engagement
Involving communities in sustainable practices and raising awareness about circular economy.
Get InvolvedE-Bike Stations
Creating modern e-bike charging stations powered by renewable energy sources.
See WhereOur Ambitious Roadmap
Following a clear timeline to transform urban cycling infrastructure across Europe with innovative recycled materials.
Project Launch
Laying the foundation for SMILE CITY through strategic research, collaboration, and stakeholder alignment across Europe.
- Kick-off meeting in Rome
- Studies on the state of cycling across Europe and in pilot locations
- Stakeholder mapping and engagement plan
Implementation Phase 1 – first installations
Translating research into action with initial pilot activities, material innovation, and educational outreach.
- First pilot in Lucca, Italy
- Several research reports on recycled materials
- Development of an e-learning package for key stakeholders and universities
Implementation Phase 2 – scaling up
Taking SMILE CITY to the next level with broader installations and hands-on citizen engagement.
- Assessment of the first pilot
- Set-up of the remaining pilots
- Citizen involvement for the evaluation of circular practises
Evaluation and dissemination
Capturing project learnings to inform policy and shape the future of circular urban mobility.
- Policy recommendations on circular mobility solutions and green energy for sustainable mobility
- Development of a mobile app for all pilots
- Final monitoring and evaluation reports
Post-Project Impact
Continuing the legacy of SMILE CITY with expanded implementation and knowledge transfer across Europe and beyond. Establishing a sustainable model for future urban cycling infrastructure.
- Expanded implementation across Europe and beyond
- Global knowledge sharing platform
- Public-private partnerships
Cycling Paths
Participating Cities
CO₂ Reduction
Waste Recycled
Latest Updates
Follow our progress and stay up-to-date with the latest developments from the SMILE CITY project.
Project Kick-off Meeting Held in Rome
Around 70 representatives from 35 partner organisations gathered in Rome for the official project launch. The three-day event established project milestones, defined collaboration frameworks, and...
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Discover the innovative cycling infrastructure being developed across our European partner cities.
Project Partners
SMILE CITY brings together 35 leading organizations from across Europe, including research institutions, municipalities, recycling companies, and sustainable mobility experts.
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