New research reveals that cycling infrastructure improves perceptions of public spaces, proving that bike lanes make cities more pleasant for everyone, whether they are cyclists or not.

LEARN MORE: globalcyclingnetwork.com/general/news/u…

The Dutch Cycling Embassy is in Fort Lauderdale this week for a ThinkBike Workshop with the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Today we took a bike tour of the focus area, visiting and preparing the various case studies that will be the subject of the breakout sessions.

Join our session, “ThinkBike: Bringing Dutch Design to North America” at NACTO Designing Cities on May 9

The City of Austin will share their success stories with transit integration and network buildout over a decade of exchange with Dutch counterparts!

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70-year-old Jan Ploeger devoted his thesis to the public transport chain in the Netherlands, earning his doctorate on April 18.

'We invest millions in technological dreams of the future..., but we take the ingenious success of the bicycle for granted.'

myscience.org/news/wire/why_…

To ensure smooth, safe, and enjoyable cycling between villages and cities, the Province of Utrecht Provincie Utrecht is developing nine cycle routes.

A section of the 12-kilometer cycle route between Utrecht and IJsselstein has been finished!

provincie-utrecht.nl/actueel/nieuws…

'Doorfietsroutes' (cycle-through route) = a long-distance cycle route constructed to encourage people to take the bike more in their commute to work.

🚲 146km of “doorfietsroutes” were added in 2023 in The Netherlands

Learn more: fietsberaad.nl/Kennisbank/Doo…

On May 6th, DCE's Chris Bruntlett will be speaking at CoMotion #CoMotionMIAMI 🇺🇸

The panel brings together innovators and implementers to explore the question: How do we balance future possibilities with present needs in mobility?

comotionmiami.com/program-2024.

In Dutch towns and cities, cars aren't the go-to for daily trips.

An European Commission survey revealed that 62% of Dutch residents primarily use bicycles or scooters (push or electric) for transportation, including trips to shops, schools, and work.

europa.eu/eurobarometer/…

On May 6th, DCE's Chris Bruntlett will be speaking at CoMotion #CoMotionMIAMI 🇺🇸

The panel brings together innovators and implementers to explore the question: How do we balance future possibilities with present needs in mobility?

comotionmiami.com/program-2024.

The Neutorgasse in Graz has a new Dutch-inspired bicycle street 🇦🇹

Designed for one-way car and two-way bicycle traffic, its separated by a median marking, and lined with new trees and green spaces.

Artgineering ( #DCEnetwork )

artgineering.eu/news/

The biggest urban cycling trend in 2024: kids-focused initiatives.

“The future of cities belongs to its children, and this new movement just might prove to be a vital tipping point where they are finally considered and involved in the planning process'

momentummag.com/urban-cycling-…

De fiets is onmisbaar. Het is gezond, goed voor het milieu en zorgt voor bereikbaarheid. Bij de Landelijke Fietstafel sprak ik met bestuurders en Tour de Force. Het ging onder meer over #fietsen voor iedereen mogelijk maken en investeringen in bijvoorbeeld doorfietsroutes. 🚲

'With a network of dedicated bike lanes crisscrossing the city, navigating Utrecht is a breeze on two wheels.

Cyclists can explore historic landmarks such as the iconic Dom Tower or pedal along the picturesque canals that wind through the cityscape.'

momentummag.com/here-are-10-of…

Speaker alert!! 🎉

We are excited to announce, Chris Bruntlett, International Relations Manager, Dutch Cycling Embassy, will be joining us at #CoMotionMIAMI '24, May 6-7.

🎟️ Haven't got your ticket yet? Register now: lnkd.in/e9SeYaWV

When a bicycle journey ends, the most desirable situation is leaving your bike in a safe place.

In the Netherlands, most of the train stations, which are the final destination of a growing number of bike journeys, offer free indoor parking facilities.

fietsberaad.nl/getmedia/16ed5…

The next Velo-city Conference —the world’s largest international cycling conference—will take place in June

With 80+ experts representing 27 organizations, be sure to stop by to see the best products, expertise, and innovative solutions from the Netherlands!

velo-city-conference.com/en/partners-ex…

Cargo bikes are a cost-effective alternative to motorised vehicles for delivery.

🚲 They move faster through the city and don't get stuck in traffic,
💸 have lower operating costs,
🤩 and don't rely on expensive fuels.

LEARN MORE: dutchcycling.nl/knowledge/blog…

Did you know Breda is less than 100 kilometres (62 miles) from Ghent?

If you are planning to attend Velo-city this year, consider to extend your learnings with the Dutch Bicycle Infrastructure Training in Breda from 24-28 June. #DCELEARN

LEARN MORE: dtvcapacitybuilding.com/courses-and-tr…

Why encourage cycling to work?

Bicycles deserve a significant role in an employer’s mobility policy:
✅ Cycling is healthy
✅ Bicycles take up less parking space than cars
✅ The bicycle is fast, specifically in an urban environment.

dutchcycling.nl/knowledge/expe…

Montreuil has a Dutch-inspired cycle path, the result of a ThinkBike Workshop.

“We made it clear we didn’t want them to simply copy Dutch solutions. Instead, we talked about using Dutch principles as inspiration and adjusting them to fit their situation”
dutchcycling.nl/knowledge/blog…