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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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Tips & tricks

How to organise a Car-Free School Day

Working towards a school environment that is truly child-friendly? Then a Car-Free School Day is definitely for you.

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Opinion

Make your parking policy less emotional

Anyone who touches on parking spaces or rates hits people right in their hearts, it seems. The European Park4SUMP project teaches us that knowledge about parking policy often helps to temper fierce emotions.

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Best practice

Cycling school XS: cycling lessons for vulnerable children

From 20 September, De Fietsschool will offer free cycling lessons for primary school children in Leuven. In four lessons, children who cannot yet keep their balance on a bicycle learn how to pedal independently. This way, they enjoy more freedom of movement.

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Research

Research report 'The diversity of cyclists in the Flemish city centres'

A new report by Mobiel 21 maps the diversity of cyclists in Flanders' central cities. The report offers policymakers insights for a more inclusive cycling policy.

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Research

How do we make cycling even more inclusive?

A new report by Mobiel 21 maps the diversity of cyclists in Flanders' central cities. The report offers policymakers insights and tools for an inclusive and local cycling policy.

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Best practice

Velodrome factory conquers Zoersel

For 'Velodrome Factory', residents and attendants from various care homes jumped on their bikes to enjoy wind in their hair and draw attention to the mobility of less mobile people.

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Tips & tricks

E-book Citizens full of tips for Car-Free Sunday

Inspiration to get your neighbours excited or the fastest way to get a Car-Free Sunday on your local council's agenda? This e-book is for anyone who urgently needs a Car-Free Sunday.

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State secretary de Moor teaches Arendonk asylum seekers how to ride a bicycle

For International Bike Day on 3 June, State Secretary for Asylum and Migration Nicole de Moor jumps on her bike. At the Arendonk reception centre, she visited a pilot project of BE CYCLE, which teaches asylum seekers to cycle.

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