Walk- and cycle friendly environments: how do we start?

In Europe, there is still much to be gained in the field of active transport, as 50% of all car trips are shorter than 5 kilometers and 40% even shorter than 2.5km. To encourage walking/cycling for transport, optimizing the environment is the number one priority. The (re)design of walking/cycling friendly neighborhoods faces many challenges. Therefore, we want to guide local authorities in their choices to make neighborhoods more mobility-friendly. First, by disseminating our scientific evidence in the form of a fact sheet, we can ensure that well-considered decisions are made when (re)designing neighborhoods. Second, as a research institution, we would like to join an existing network, so that recent research results can be communicated faster to the right authorities and thus be more easily integrated into practice. Third, all partners involved will be brought together at a “Trefdag” to present the fact sheet and stimulate cooperation.