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Great to be at #CiE conference on cycling policy in Brussels today. Seeking to build contacts for my pending book.

Great to attend the #CIE / #CONEBI Cycling Industry summit this afternoon in Brussels. Some great insights: the need for more data (but what data?); better infrastructure still needs to lead the transition to cycling; the cycling industry needs to speak in a consistent voice.

Brussels has done much to provide better infrastructure for cyclists and micro-mobility in a city that is still dominated by car traffic. This shows what can be done and builds on increasing cycle promotion in neighbouring Flanders.

#Velotourism is an opportunity to grow local economies, jobs and disperse #tourism activity. Within the #EU there were an estimated 2.3bn cycle tourism trips in 2018 with an economic value of €44bn. This is linked to half a million jobs - issues explored in my upcoming book.

There are 1bn #bicycles in the world vs 1.5bn cars. I've taken a number of inspirations from these figures in my pending book on #cycling and #micromobility as well as building truly #sustainable cities. Support the initial publication of this story via: lnkd.in/eaqrVRER

Is lack of #data blocking the bigger picture in terms of #cycling / #micromobility? Having looked at data from global cities only a few offer consistent and pan-urban modal split data. Without quality data how can we build #sustainablemobility? #EUHorizon lnkd.in/eaqrVRER

Much as I enjoy #cycling that is not why this issue is important. It is one of the only affordable, scalable, and deliverable mass changes we can make to deliver on the needs of #climatechange and #sustainable living. Support the initial publication via : lnkd.in/eaqrVRER

Bicycles on trains enables #velotourism and commuting, but in most markets it is complex. #EU legislation will eventually mandate minimum carriage rules, but for many operators this is lost revenue and complexity. Support this conversation via: lnkd.in/eaqrVRER

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Global sales of combustion engine cars have peaked: ourworldindata.org/data-insights/…

Promoters of #cycling claim improve individual or societal health. But, these issues are more complex. Many people in the world cycle in polluted air and on unsafe streets. #Walking / #publictransport are also modes that provide physical activity: lnkd.in/eaqrVRER

Looking forward to my first time attend the Smart Cities World Congress/ Tomorrow's World in #Barcelona. #SCWCE25. Learning about what makes great cities more sustainable.

Time for the second day of #TomorrowWorld #SmartCities #SCEWC