Insights and stories
Welcome to our insights and stories page. Here, we share inspiring updates, practical experiences and fresh perspectives on sustainable mobility. Discover how we and our partners are setting people in motion, in Belgium and beyond. One step, pedal and policy at a time.
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Our letter to Annick De Ridder, the new Flemish minister for mobility
The oath has been taken, the new Flemish coalition agreement is in place. Time for a letter to Minister for Mobility and Public Works, Annick De Ridder. On support and found political courage for more sustainable mobility.
VIPs on the Bicycle
Demanding more space for young cyclists in traffic? Mobiel 21 did just that with an eye-catching guerrilla action on one of the busiest streets in Leuven. And so, one morning in the second week of the school year, you could see 10 children cycling to school with bodyguards.
Volunteering at The Cycling School: commitment with impact
At The Cycling School, Mobiel 21 works with cheerful volunteers to teach adults how to ride a bike. One of those volunteer instructors is Jill. We asked her why she enjoys this volunteer work so much.
Road safety for children has no political colour
To get to school by bike on foot, children manoeuvre through a public space that is not designed for children at all. This leads to unsafe situations. Mobiel 21 therefore calls on citizens and policy-makers to fully opt for more road safety in the local elections.
Mobiel 21 tests temporary Hoppin points in Leuven
Since this week, a temporary Hoppin point has stood at community centre Sint-Maartensdal in Leuven. Local residents can borrow shared bicycles and a shared car there in the coming months. The city of Leuven, together with Mobiel 21 and VELO, is investigating what thresholds people experience in doing so.
Less mobile people find adapted share bike on Gfietst.be
The new platform Gfietst.be by G-sport Flanders brings together all the locations in Flanders where less mobile people can rent a bike tailored to their needs. The aim of the platform is to allow truly everyone to enjoy enjoy enjoyable bike rides, regardless of age, health or disability.
Sint-Niklaas shows the way to sustainable, urban mobility
European cities have a lot to learn from each other when it comes to sustainable mobility. That is why last month the CIVITAS initiative brought together mobility professionals from all corners of Europe in Sint-Niklaas for a study and networking tour.
Why Mobile 21 finds collaboration so super
Els Van den broeck, general manager at Mobiel 21, joins the Socius podcast 'All Politics' to talk about successful collaborations as a lever for change.
Let’s collaborate!
Are you ready to join us on the road towards a more sustainable future? Want to set up a project with Mobiel 21? We'd love to hear your plans, proposals and questions.