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𝙐𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙩: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙮𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 Utrecht stands as a great example of sustainable mobility, setting a global standard for urban transportation. By looking to Utrecht, urban centers worldwide can find inspiration and practical solutions for creating a sustainable environment. 🚲 World-Class Cycling Infrastructure Utrecht boasts an extensive and sophisticated cycling infrastructure that seamlessly integrates with the urban landscape: - Bicycle Highways: These dedicated bike routes connect the city with surrounding regions, ensuring fast, safe, and convenient travel for long-distance cyclists. - Innovative Parking Solutions: The world's largest bicycle parking garage, located at Utrecht Central Station, can accommodate over 12,500 bikes. This facility exemplifies Utrecht's commitment to making cycling a hassle-free experience. - Segregated Bike Lanes: The city's well-maintained and clearly marked bike lanes provide safe passage for cyclists, separating them from motorized traffic and enhancing overall safety. 🚉 Integration with Public Transport Utrecht's approach to mobility integrates cycling with public transport, creating a cohesive and efficient transportation network: - Bike-and-Ride Facilities: Numerous bike-and-ride locations allow commuters to seamlessly transition from cycling to public transit, facilitating longer journeys without the need for a car. - Multi-Modal Hubs: Utrecht Central Station is a prime example of a multi-modal transport hub, where trains, buses, and bikes converge, offering diverse options for commuters and travelers. 🚧 Sustainable Urban Planning The city's urban planning prioritizes sustainability and accessibility, making it a model for other cities: - Car-Free Zones: Utrecht's city center features extensive car-free areas, encouraging walking and cycling while reducing traffic congestion and pollution. - Green Spaces: The incorporation of green spaces and parks within the urban environment promotes outdoor activities and enhances the quality of life for residents. - Compact Design: Utrecht's compact city design minimizes travel distances, making cycling the most practical and efficient mode of transport for most residents. 🏡 Innovative Policies and Community Engagement Utrecht's success in sustainable mobility is driven by forward-thinking policies and active community involvement, including pro-cycling policies, public participation and education. Utrecht exemplifies what cities can achieve with a dedicated focus on sustainable mobility and cycling. Read more on what we do here: https://lnkd.in/estdYYYY Contact Jaap Breugem to do some fact finding in our region. #Sustainability #Bike #Mobility #UrbanPlanning #FDI #InvestInUtrecht #SustainableMobility #InvestmentOpportunities #ForeignInvestment

A Bikeable City ++ [better mobility] By creating a bike-friendly environment, promoting community engagement, and advocating for supportive policies, cities can successfully integrate cycling into daily life. This not only improves the overall quality of life but also contributes to sustainability and public health. Through these efforts, a culture of cycling can thrive, making the city more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. City Tactics: 1. Establish dedicated bike lanes that are physically separated from vehicle traffic. Use clear signage and markings to ensure visibility and safety. 2. Focus on connecting residential areas with schools, parks, shopping districts, and workplaces to encourage cycling for daily errands. 3. Lower speed limits in residential areas to create a safer environment for cyclists. 4. Work with local businesses to offer incentives for employees who cycle to work, such as bike maintenance discounts or subsidies for cycling gear. 5. Partner with local schools to promote biking among students by organizing "bike trains" and safety education. 6. Develop a comprehensive map of safe cycling routes, highlighting bike lanes, bike-friendly roads, and areas with low traffic. 7. Collaborate with city planners and transportation authorities to ensure cycling is prioritized in urban development plans.

Warwickshire's Pashley Cycles Defines Micromobility with London Landmark Scheme 🚲👀 Stratford-upon-Avon based Pashley Cycles has showcased its smart bike share solution at London’s The Green Quarter. The 100-year-old British bike brand, synonymous with great British design, manufacturing and ingenuity, showcases its smart bike share solution at London’s The Green Quarter. Developed by the Berkeley Group Plc, The Green Quarter is an 88-acre parkland and canalside residential development in Southall. The bike share scheme is exclusively for residents and its says it is the first of its kind in the UK. At the heart of the Pashley bike share proposition is the award-winning Pashley Prospect smart bicycle, available in belectric assisted and conventional versions. Designed specifically for bike share projects, this high-quality, innovative British engineered and smart built bicycle is low-maintenance, robust, practical, versatile, comfortable and vandal-resistant, as well as being packed with intelligence and connectivity, Pashley says. Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/eE_VdqDK Urban Sharing #showcase #technology #innovation #fitness #health #cycling #warksnews #warkshour #businessnews #businessintelligence

Sidewalks & Bike Lanes ++ [improving communities] Ensuring that sidewalks are uninterrupted allows for safer and more pleasant walking experiences. This is particularly important for children walking to school, as it encourages more families to choose walking over driving, promoting physical activity and reducing traffic congestion. Sidewalks can be designed to lead to parks, schools, and community centers, making urban environments more accessible. Including features like benches and pedestrian-friendly crossings can further encourage walking. -- Designating well-placed, clearly marked bike lanes protects cyclists from vehicular traffic. This can encourage more people, including children, to ride bikes to school and other destinations, contributing to healthier lifestyles. By promoting cycling, cities can reduce pollution and traffic congestion. Continuous bike lanes make it safer and more convenient for cyclists, which can lead to an increase in the number of people choosing to bike instead of drive. -- Planting shade trees along sidewalks and bike lanes not only improves the aesthetic appeal of the area but also provides relief from the heat, making walking and biking more comfortable, especially in warmer climates.

❓Do higher fuel prices encourage people to switch to cycling? ⏩ This is the question we investigated in our new research paper published in Scientific Reports. The results are twofold: 1️⃣ A sudden and substantial increase in fuel prices led to a 2-6% increase in the use of #bike_sharing in Budapest. This means that some effects can be observed. ❗ 2️⃣ However, the effect is small, which means that other ways (such as improving cycling infrastructure or the user experience of the bike share system) can have a much larger positive impact. A short blog version of our findings is available on Springer Nature Research Communities: https://lnkd.in/dUDmPYAf Or read the full paper at: https://lnkd.in/dJzDCzEf Thank you, Vincenzo Basile, Barna Bakó and András Kálecz-Simon for the cooperation in this project.

As cities grow and evolve, so too must our approach to urban mobility. 🌱 🚴♂️ A thriving c͟y͟c͟l͟i͟n͟g͟ ͟c͟u͟l͟t͟u͟r͟e͟ ͟b͟e͟n͟e͟f͟i͟t͟s͟ ͟e͟v͟e͟r͟y͟o͟n͟e͟—not just cyclists but drivers, pedestrians, and the community at large. Here’s how we all can contribute: ✅ For City Governments: 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Building better cycling paths and roads is crucial. Well-planned infrastructure makes cycling a safer and more attractive option for everyone. ✅ For Cyclists: 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀: Cyclists should respect lane boundaries and adhere to road rules. This not only ensures your safety but also fosters respect among all road users. ✅ For Car Drivers: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀: Remember, the more cyclists on the road, the fewer cars, which means reduced traffic and pollution. Every cyclist you protect could be another car off the road. ✅ For Pedestrians and Runners: 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆: Keep sidewalks clear for walking and running, while supporting cyclists to use designated bike lanes and roads. ✅ For Governments: 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Proper regulations can ensure that roads are safe for cyclists, which in turn encourages more people to consider biking as a viable commuting option. T͟h͟e͟ ͟R͟i͟p͟p͟l͟e͟ ͟E͟f͟f͟e͟c͟t͟: ✴️ 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Fewer cars mean less pollution and more sustainable urban living. ✴️ 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: Reduced reliance on cars can decrease individual expenses on gas and maintenance. ✴️ 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴: Cycling is a great way to improve physical and mental health. More cyclists mean a healthier population. Imagine a city where cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑦. Where government actions foster an 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑦𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔. This is not just a dream—it's a possible reality with concerted 𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛. 👇🏻Just look at this video about Amsterdam. Let’s pedal together towards a more sustainable, efficient, and healthy urban future. 🌍💚 --- Follow us at Aros Cycling for more cycling content. --- #CyclingCulture #SustainableCities #UrbanMobility #HealthyLiving #EnvironmentalSustainability

🚲 What impact does mandated bicycle parking have on the way we build? 🅿️ Increasing cycling can reduce CO2 emissions, pollution, and benefit communities. However, a lack of bicycle parking spaces is a major barrier to cycling uptake. A new EU directive to decarbonise building stock will enforce strict rules about the provision of bicycle parking in new developments or significantly renovated buildings. Two bicycle parking spaces will need to be provided for every residential unit, including a provision for cargo bikes. The mandated provision of bicycle parking is not a new concept in Nordic cities. However, property developers often try to minimise the cost of providing parking by placing the parking spaces in leftover areas within the development, leading to underutilisation of bicycles and higher demand for private car spaces. The location of the bicycle parking is critically important. The placement, accessibility, and level of security of parking are all crucial factors in determining bicycle use. Are you ready to provide the necessary infrastructure and comply with the new EU legislation that ensures effective bicycle parking facilities are being properly established and utilised? - Over the last 18 months, Beta Mobility has been working with real estate developers to help them navigate the evolving landscape of New Mobility within urban development in the Nordics. From our experience, there are emerging a series of macro and regional trends that are going to affect how cities are developed in the future. These trends present both risks and opportunities for real estate developers navigating this new landscape. Over the next few weeks we'll be outlining these trends in our series Navigating New Mobility in Property Development. Want to learn more about how to build for New Mobility? Reach out at: https://lnkd.in/dd5X5zKe Øyvind Sævig Laura Herzig Johan Høgåsen-Hallesby Robert Joseph Martin Olivia Hecht Stenum

🚴♂️ **Breaking Down the Potential Planning Exemption for Bicycle Sheds in Ireland: A Boon for Bike Owners?** 🚴♀️ Hey #BikeCommunity and #UrbanPlanning professionals, A new development out of Ireland could make it easier for bike owners to store their bicycles securely at the front of their homes. The potential planning exemption for bicycle sheds—motivated by difficult or non-existent rear access to residences—marks a significant policy shift that could have far-reaching implications for cycling infrastructure and urban planning. Here's a quick rundown: 👉 Dublin City Council's Bikebunker initiative aims to address this issue in city center areas. However, suburban residents who have front gardens but no simple rear access stand to benefit as well. 👉 The UK Government's current proposal allows for bin and bike stores in front gardens if they are no more than 2 meters in width, 1 meter in depth, and 1.5 meters in height. 👉 Public sentiment seems to be that, while the height restriction is fair, the depth and width constraints could be too limiting, especially for households with multiple or cargo bikes. 👉 Larger vehicles such as cars and vans currently do not face similar spatial restrictions, raising questions of fairness and equity. 👉 Alternative solutions, such as the dimensions used in the Bikehanger program, could provide a middle path that ensures adequate storage without compromising neighborhood aesthetics. Notably, the Irish Department of Housing and support from the Green Party are spearheading efforts for a planning exemption. The suggestion is to remove the need for planning permission for bike storage units with a floor area of up to 4 meters squared and a height of 1.2 meters. This could significantly promote cycling by alleviating storage concerns. **Implications:** - **Cycling Promotion:** Easier front-of-house storage can encourage more people to adopt cycling, reducing reliance on cars and supporting sustainability. - **Urban Aesthetics:** Balancing the functionality of bike sheds with neighborhood visual appeal remains crucial. Striking the right dimensions will be key. - **Policy Precedent:** Successful implementation in Ireland could serve as a model for other countries, supporting global cycling infrastructure. Let's engage in a thoughtful discussion. How do you think such policy changes could impact your community? Are there additional factors policymakers should consider? Feel free to share your thoughts and join the conversation. Together, let's pedal forward towards a more cyclist-friendly world! 🌍🚴♂️ 🔗 Explore more at our website: [BikeStand](https://bikestand.company) #CyclingInfrastructure #UrbanDevelopment #SustainableCities #PublicPolicy #BikeStorage --- Looking forward to hearing your insights and continuing this important conversation. Best regards, [Your Name] Bike Industry Expert & Advocate

Choosing the bicycle is good for your health, your wallet and the environment. But for individuals to choose bikes over other transportation modes it needs to be easy and convenient. Here bicycle parking places a major role. Beta Mobility has been fortunate to work closely with several real estate companies over the last 18 months on a wide spectrum of mobility projects. In the coming weeks, we will share insights and learnings from these projects under the banner "Navigating New Mobility in Property Development". #1 Are we building for more or less cars in the future? #2 How do we adapt to evolving parking norms? #3 What is car-freedom and how does it effect development in Copenhagen? #4 How does a growing demand for electric vehicles affect the way we build? #5 What impact does mandated bicycle parking have on the way we build?

🚲 Mandating bicycle parking transforms building designs, prioritising sustainability and community well-being. 🔒 The EU's new directive challenges designers to rethink space use and integrate secure, accessible parking. 🌱 This shift encourages cycling, reduces emissions, and future-proofs developments. #mobility #activetravel