From January 15 to 17

International Mission : Micromobility, the new challenges facing cycling in the Netherlands

International Mission
Micromobility

Mission presentation :

CARA, in partnership with ID4Mobility, NextMove and CYGO, and with the support of the Dutch Cycling Embassy, participate to a international mission to discover the micromobility ecosystem in the Netherlands.

Thematics :

Local authorities’ cycling/micromobility strategy

Cycle-related services

The bicycle life cycle: construction, assembly, ESS, recycling, maintenance, repair, etc.

Provisional programme for the international mission

Monday, January 15 – Day at VARSSEVELD

Arrival on Monday morning.

Introduction by the Dutch Cycling Embassy: Presentation of the essential principles that have led to the success of cycling in the Netherlands (history, infrastructure and policies).

Visit to the innovative Van Raam factory, manufacturer of adapted bicycles: tricycles, tandems, duo bikes, wheelchair bikes, low-frame bikes, comfort bikes, etc.

Networking evening with pitch sessions (e.g. on the theme of parking Street-Stuff and Abel Sensors).

Tuesday, January 16 – Day at UTRECHT

Presentation by experts on the subjects of :
– Intermodality, including the bike-train combination with Roland Rager

– Policies and strategies to promote active mobility with Ruxandra Aelenei, international mobility consultant

– Promoting cycling: “What are the best practices in the Netherlands and internationally?” with José Diaz, founder of the Motion cycling promotion application.

Cycle tour of the city of Utrecht, “the most cycle-friendly city in the world”, with a visit to the world’s largest bicycle garage and its innovative approach to services for cyclists.

Networking evening with the private and public players in the Dutch Cycling Embassy network.