The survey, by the European cyclist's federation (ECF), asked all MEPs 10 key questions about cycling policies, of which 364 parliamentarians, across all political groups and representing from 23 countries, responded.
According to ECF secretary general Bernhard Ensink, "Our objective was to inform MEP candidates on the one hand about the important cycling policy issues with EU relevance, on the other hand to identify and build an early relationship with those incoming MEPs that want to support us in our mission: get more people cycling more often"
Of the respondents, 93 per cent approved of the ECF's demand to develop and adopt a European master plan on cycling and 96 per cent approved of making motorised vehicles safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
Of those MEPs who responded to the survey, S&D deputy Ismail Ertug said, "Cycling and its benefits for health and the environment must be better promoted across the European Union.
"A coordination of cycling policy in the form of a European master plan on cycling is needed to find ways to make cycling become an attractive alternative to motorised vehicles, where applicable."
The German MEP added, "The EU must also help member states to finalise the EuroVelo routes by 2020, as it constitutes a major European tourism project with great economic potential for all regions."
Greens/EFA member Michael Cramer, meanwhile, said, "A better Europe is a more environmentally friendly Europe. To promote cycling will be an important measure to protect us from climate change, reduce levels of noise and improve the quality of air in our towns and cities. Let's therefore make Europe more bicycle-friendly."
ALDE deputy Sophia in 't Veld referred to her own country saying, "Many people in Europe consider the Netherlands as guiding example on cycling policy. They'd like to see in their countries the same levels of cycling."
Of the respondents, the most replies came from MEPs in Finland (40), Spain (31), Slovakia (30) and Greece (30), although Luxembourg (11) had the most replies in terms of relative size and population.
The ECF now intends to ensure a continued exchange with MEPs by launching a 'cycling mobility forum' in autumn.
The organisation hopes that the forum, chaired by MEPs, can become a platform where the ECF can meet and discuss cycling-related policy issues with all interested stakeholders.