Supporting cycling for liveable cities
1st October 2014
Palazzo Franchetti (Venezia Iniziative Culturali) Campo S. Stefano 2847
With ever greater mobility needs and related pollution from motorised individual transport, there is increasing acknowledgement that cycling is a significant part of mobility solutions in urban areas. At the same time, budgetary restrictions compel decision makers to opt for the most cost-effective policy options without necessarily being aware of the various socio-economic factors that can affect decisions regarding transport infrastructure.
This networking event, organised by the European Commission together with Eurocities and the European Cyclists’ Federation, will set out arguments, strategies and tools for elected representatives and technical staff from cities to invest in cycling infrastructure, and to support the development of a flourishing cycling culture, by presenting innovative new ideas from European cities.
Topics will include:
– Developing a bicycle account and an urban cycling strategy.
– Calculating the costs and benefits of cycling and the economic impact of a larger cycling share in cities.
– Establishing a successful public bicycle scheme.
– The health impacts of cycling.
– The role bicycles can play in urban logistics.
– Marketing approaches to support an urban bicycle culture.
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