Creating people-friendly streets
A car-free life!? That's impossible! Or is it? At Mobiel 21, we do everything we can to ensure the private car is no longer people's preferred travel mode. Changes on the road start in people's minds.
When cars disappear, people appear
Who do our streets belong to? Ask ten people and you will get as many different answers. The truth is that our streets are part of the public domain. They simply belong to all of us.
Over the past century, street design has mainly focused on individual efficiency, speed and comfort. Naturally, this means a focus on private cars.
Imagine for a moment what our streets would look like if we also took quality of life, social interaction and health into consideration. We think such an alternative vision is well worth a discussion. Because a street on a human scale has so much more to offer to everyone.
Cars everywhere
but only 6,774,807 people
has been exposed to excessively high concentrations of particulate matter
were registered in Belgium as of August 2023
Designing people-friendly streets
Promoting streets that are designed in a people-friendly way can take many forms. With inspiring campaigns such as 'Car-Free Sunday' and '30 Days Less Car', or video series such as 'Mobility for Dummies', we invite citizens and policymakers to think about their mobility habits and policy choices.
We also conduct research into livable streets, for instance by counting traffic with Telraam or by collecting cycling data through PING. We share our vision at conferences, workshops and lectures, where we help people change their perspective.
And finally, we also support grassroots initiatives and tactical urbanism aimed at changing the status quo.
The more, the merrier
A street does not redesign itself. That requires cooperation between policymakers and citizens Are you eager to change how your street looks, or just looking for fun facts to convince others of the need for people-friendly streets? We have it all. And we're thrilled you're joining us in taking action.
Activities about this theme
Site visit Sint-Niklaas: Parking management & UVAR
Webinar: Onderzoek duurzame mobiliteit bij 2.000 Vlamingen
Webinar: Onderzoek duurzame mobiliteit bij 2.000 Vlamingen
Farewell to a car
A life without your own car: many may dream of it, a lot fewer actually take the plunge. Colleague Jan tells how he tackled it.
All For Zero: 'Mobility for Dummies' film series
When it comes to mobility, you tend to come across difficult words or technical terms. We explain them using some funny and enlightening videos.
E-book policymakers full of tips for Car-Free Sunday
Does your municipality also deserve a Car-Free Sunday? Make those plans concrete and download our free e-book full of good examples and super practical tips to get started right away.
