Mobycon Unlimited: August 2024 - Active Transport... It's Elementary!????
Pack your school bag; classes are back in session at Mobycon!???
Mobycon completed its summer reading and is ready for upcoming conferences, workshops, and more!?
Mobycon's Class Schedule:
Period 1: Mobycon's steps to create safer networks for people of all ages
Period 2: Show-and-tell: International experiences
Period 3: Recess: BTS Mobycon Academy Spotlight
Period 4: Gym Class: Paris Olympics-style
Upcoming Class Trips: Conferences, Study Tours, & more!
Keep reading to hear about what Mobycon has been up to in August and what we will be up to next!
Safe Networks for All Ages
This summer, Anna Luten, Moniek Jansen, &?Matt Pinder spoke about road safety for children at conferences in?North America and Europe. Moniek attended the?CIVINET forum in Greece & highlighted how?Dutch children travel independently & are some of the happiest in the world. Meanwhile,?Anna & Matt presented at?the CARSP conference in Canada about their own experiences promoting safe & independent travel for their children. They discuss their thoughts and key takeaways?in their blog?here!
CIVINET Recap
For a quick recap about the exhibitions and presentations at the CIVINET forum, check out the aftermovie here!
For more on Moniek's thoughts about the Dutch approach to children's road safety, check out the full panel here!
Cycling Design in Aalborg, Denmark
Last week, Robin van der Griend?spoke at the Trafikdage Conference at Aalborg University. Spanning over two sessions, Robin compared key Dutch and Danish design principles and discussed the benefits of recreational cycling networks. Keep an eye out for updates on Robin's experience!
Coming Soon: Mobycon Academy Spotlight Series!
Recently, the Delft office has been going full-steam ahead for the Mobycon Academy Spotlight Series! Our colleagues share their experiences cycling in the Netherlands and thoughts about whether Dutch practices could be implemented internationally. Stay tuned for more updates on the podcast series, which is coming soon!
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Wayfinding at the Paris Olympics
Last month, Anna Wyner attended the Paris Olympics. At first, she was uneasy about navigating the city along with large crowds of people. However, the city of Paris made her experience seamless with informative wayfinding signs for major Olympic events. Read more about Anna's experience in Paris here!
National Cycling Conference?in Stavanger, Norway
Next week, Robin van der Griend will host a booth at the Norwegian National Cycling Conference (Nasjonal?Sykkelkonferanse). The conference will be held in Stavanger from?September 4 to 6, which has been voted the?Best Cycling City in Norway.
Register?here!
Speed Pedelec Study Tour
In collaboration with the city of Konstanz (DE) and?CIVINET,?Mobycon is hosting a study tour through Germany and Switzerland.?
You can still register, but spots are filling up.?Don't miss out and register here!
Mobycon at the TAC Conference?
Coming up at the end of September,?the Transportation Association of Canada is hosting the annual TAC Conference?in Vancouver, BC. Mobycon will be?presenting the following topics:
Register here!
EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference
On September 24, Anna Tailliez will be presenting in Viborg, Denmark on how recreational cycle networks can also benefit everyday cycling. Register here!
VeloFinland Conference
Along with the municipality of Helsinki,?Robin van der Griend will present different low-traffic zone strategies and their similarities. Register here!
Together, we're preparing for many?impactful upcoming projects that enhance safety and sustainability for all, thereby enhancing multimodal design.?
Are you curious about what's next??Follow us on social media?for the latest updates and find out where you can meet us at upcoming conferences!?