Are you under 30 and passionate about sustainable #transport? For young professionals, students, #city officials, & international experts, the Next Generation Academy in Vilnius is your platform to engage in solutions for tomorrow’s cities. Learn more 👉mvnt.us/m2423839

August marks the five-year anniversary of the grand opening of the world’s largest bicycle parking garage in Utrecht. During peak times, an average of two bicycles a second are entering and exiting the garage. bicycledutch.wordpress.com/2024/08/21/hap…

Early bird deadline for Urbanism Next Conference is THIS SUNDAY. From October 9-11th in Amsterdam, join conversations on the key themes shaping the future: the impact of shared and on-demand mobility, the rise of e-commerce and urban delivery, and more. urbanismnext.org/events-subpage…

“Building independent movement for all ages into networks allows Dutch children to be some of the happiest in the world, to perform better in their educational settings, and to practice assessing and taking risks.” Read @Mobycon’s blog: mobycon.com/updates/strate…

More space for cyclists, pedestrians, public transport and greenery. On Monday 2 September, Amsterdam will start with the traffic project “de Oranje Loper”, with completion expected by 2029. amsterdam.nl/nieuws/nieuwso…

You cannot have a #DutchStreetMarket without 🚲🚲🚲 Thank you HUB Cycling Laura Jane for being on 🇨🇦Vancouver Granville St 500 block to show the beauty of life on 🚲🚲 Irwin Oostindie BC Cycling Coalition Henk Swarttouw Melissa & Chris Bruntlett Dutch Cycling Embassy movmi - Shared Mobility Consultants

“Mobility is much bigger than just getting from A to B.” Dutch Cycling Embassy’s Chris Bruntlett will be delivering a keynote and participating in a panel discussion at the New Mobility Congress in Poland from 24-26 September. Get your tickets: kongresnowejmobilnosci.pl/en/homepage-en…

Through design, the Dutch made the cycle lanes a priority — visually and physically. Bicycle underpasses are an essential part of Dutch cycling infrastructure; built below busy arterials and railways to improve safety and flow of traffic.

76% of the Dutch (16+) cycles just for fun. Cycling is a way to enjoy the city and the beautiful Dutch countryside. On an annual basis, there are hundreds of millions of recreational cycling trips. Learn more from Fietsplatform | koepel voor recreatief fietsen: fietsplatform.nl/wp-content/upl…

In February 2023, Dutch experts and GIZ India Transport 🇩🇪🇮🇳 led a five-day capacity-building training on urban cycling for 50 government officials in Mysuru, India. Hear from participants and locals about why cycling needs to become more accessible for everyone: dutchcycling.nl/knowledge/cycl…

Summer vacation has ended in the Netherlands, and children are heading back to school. Under the motto “Our schools have started again,” banners have been placed along roads to remind motorists of children cycling and walking to school. 📷 Amsterdam Bike City

Have you participated in a DCE Study Visit or ThinkBike Workshop? We're excited to launch our LinkedIn Alumni group: a welcoming space to share progress and roadblocks with others, allowing professionals to link and learn from each other. Sign up: forms.office.com/pages/response…

SAVE THE DATE Kids ages 8-16 are invited to join a special BMX event during Dutch Cycling Week. Enjoy an impressive BMX Flatland show, followed by free clinics organised by SportUtrecht (#DCEnetwork). 📆 October 2nd, 14:30 - 17:00 📍Utrecht doemeeinutrecht.nl/activiteit/472…

Do you have a knack for organisation and love keeping projects on track? The Dutch Cycling Embassy is looking for an Administrative Assistant (28-32 hours/week). 🌍 Ready to make a difference? Apply by September 22nd, 2024. Learn more: ow.ly/g4o350Tfemg

Three years after installation, 185 of bike.box's pedal.clip parking systems at an elementary school are still going strong and heavily used. These bike parking systems, customised with fun stickers, keep the kids' bikes secure and organised. bike-box.nl/pages/pedal-cl…

Protected bikeways are one of the best investments for getting more people riding bicycles for more trips. ITDP’s new infographic defines a protected bikeway, and what the common myths against them are. Learn more: itdp.org/multimedia/pro…

The Delft Cycling Festival, organised by Delft4GlobalGoals, is on September 21st 🚲 From cycling games and courses to film screenings and informational stands, discover how the bicycle contributes to health, an inclusive society, and other Global Goals. delft4globalgoals.nl/events/delft-f…

“Don't ask yourself what your city can do for cycling, but look at what cycling can do for your city." Transformational change is possible in cities. That is exactly what NBTC Nederlands Bureau voor Toerisme & Congressen’s Cycling Lifestyle AI tool demonstrates by using the power of AI. youtube.com/watch?v=_Xa1Jn…

When we say cycling is for everyone in the Netherlands, we mean it! King Willem-Alexander pedals a Van Raam Bikes wheelchair bike at the 75th anniversary party of a Dutch national volunteer organisation. 📷 Jilmer Postma vanraam.com/nl-nl/nieuws/k…

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