Association Europeenne des Voies Vertes AISBL (EGWA)/European Greenways Association

Was created in 1998 in Namur (Belgium) with the aim of encouraging the creation and promotion of greenways in Europe.

Since its foundation in 1998, EGWA has…

• Contributed to the preservation of infrastructure such as disused railway corridors, canal tow paths and historic routes (Roman roads, pilgrims’ paths, etc) with the aim of converting them into traffic-free routes and maintaining public access to the land;
• Encouraged the use of non-motorized transport, by drawing up inventories of potential routes and technical reports;
• Promoted and coordinated the exchange of expertise and information between different associations and national and local bodies involved in developing greenways throughout Europe;
• Advised local and national bodies on how to develop traffic-free routes;
• Collaborated with European bodies to support their policies on sustainable development, environmental issues, regional balance and employment.