Mobycon Unlimited: January 2025
Mobycon is back with the first newsletter of 2025!
Mobycon is ready for 2025?and looking forward to expanding new horizons!
Highlights from this month:
New Office Alert - We just opened a new office in Portland, Oregon!
ITE Canada Training?- Narayan Donaldson, Arianne Robillard, and Matt Pinder led a training?on complete networks through ITE Canada.
Commuting on Ice?-?Matt Pinder?embarked on?a snowy adventure and ice skated to work in Ottawa.
Tilburg Study Tour - Angela van der Kloof highlights?study tours in?Tilburg and discusses the iconic first red cycling path.
Keep reading to hear about what Mobycon has been up to in January and what we will be up to next!
New Mobycon?Office in?Portland, Oregon
We have some exciting news to share: the Mobycon team has expanded to Portland, Oregon!?In our latest blog, we interviewed our?Portland team members Nick Falbo and Jamie Arnau for some insight about the new office and the opportunities in Portland. Curious to hear more about our plans? Check out the blog here.
How the Dutch Optimize Traffic Signals for Bikes
Our latest blog?by Robin van der Griend and Narayan Donaldson covers how Dutch planning practices for traffic signals are used to prioritize cycling. The original article was created in partnership with NIRAS and was featured in the?publication Trafik og Veje. Read the English?article?here.
New?Mobycon Podcast Episodes!
We have been working on the?Mobycon Academy Spotlight Series?Podcast, which highlights the unspoken key aspects of the Dutch mobility system. Tune in for interesting topics like bike parking, roundabouts, and more. Check out our?website, or listen?on?YouTube,?Spotify, or?Vimeo.?
Bikes As a Fashion Statement? Why Not!
Apparently, bikes are the most stylish accessories these days. Timothée Chalamet recently turned heads by cycling to a film premiere on an e-bike, blending active transport with style.?He's?nominated?for an Oscar, but if it were up to us, he'd win one for arriving by bike!
ITE Canada Virtual Technical Symposium February 5 - 6?
On February 6, consultant Narayan Donaldson?will present at the ITE Canada Virtual Technical Symposium about best practices for?improving?multimodal detection at traffic signals. Register here!
Cyklomesta Conference?in Trnava?February 12 - 13
Next month, from February 12-13,?Angela van der Kloof will attend the Cyklomesta Conference in Trnava, Slovakia. Angela will give a keynote at this conference, so don't miss out!?Register here.
领英推荐
German National Pedestrian Congress
The?German National Pedestrian Congress will take place in Mainz from March 11-12, 2025. In collaboration with Velokonzept, we support?host Rheinland-Pfalz?by creating an interesting, relevant program. Register?here!
Joint Webinar CARSP / ITE?Canada?
On February 27, CARSP and ITE Canada will host a joint webinar. Our?team members Anna Luten and Narayan Donaldson will compare Sustainable Safety and Vision Zero, examining their philosophies and?best practices. Register here!
The First Red Cycle Path in the Netherlands
Did you know the iconic red cycling paths in the Netherlands started in Tilburg? Our latest blog from Strategic Advisor Angela van der Kloof?explores the history of cycling paths in Tilburg, a hidden Dutch cycling gem. Learn why this city is a must-visit on our study tours. Read more here?and sign up today!?
Cycling in the Snow: A Guide to Winter Cycling
Do you cycle all winter long? It takes the right gear and a few smart tricks to keep rolling through the chilly months. Check out our two-part winter cycling series, where we share the best practices for building and maintaining cycling networks in snowy urban areas. Read?part 1 and part 2?here!
Mobycon at the Women in Cycling Networking Event in Kassel
Team member?Dagmar K?hler?attended the Women in Cycling Germany Networking event this month. Hosted by Cycling Professor Angela Francke from the University of Kassel, the group aligned on their bigger goals and how to implement them. Stay connected with WIC Germany.
ITE Training:?Planning Complete Networks to Reduce Auto-Dependence
Matt Pinder,?Narayan Donaldson, and?Arianne Robillard?led a training session through?ITE Canada. This training discussed planning complete networks to create car-lite communities. Check out the full training preview?here!
Active Transport in Winter:?Commuting On Ice?
Have you ever commuted to work on ice??Matt Pinder?took multimodal commuting to the next level by transferring from the train to the canal on skates! Discover what it takes to skate along Ottawa's iconic Rideau Canal and how fun the experience can be in his latest blog.
Diversity in the Cycling Industry Panel
Last year,?Angela van der Kloof?participated in a panel discussion on diversity in the cycling sector at the?International Cargo Bike Festival 2024. Interested in watching the full panel? Check it out here!
Together, we're gearing up for impactful projects that advance safety, sustainability, and multimodal design, creating a better future for all.
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