EUKN - European Urban Knowledge Network - European Conference on Bicycle Transport & Networking

European Conference on Bicycle Transport & Networking - Dresden, 3-4 April 2008

03-04-2008

Introduction

The 'Bicycle Transport & Networking' conference aims to enhance cooperation and knowledge transfer between European municipalities concerning the use of bicycles in cities. The event will address practical questions and examples of bicycle promotion and bicycle networking. Possibilities to intensify the exchange of experiences and to improve networking will be discussed. European municipalities are especially addressed, in particular from the newer EU-Member States.

Description

Special attention is given to the question, how bicycle and public transport promotion can work hand in hand in a joint effort to reduce the use of automobiles. Therefore, the conference is focusing on linkages, interdependencies and joint possibilities of cycling and public transport on the second day. The conference will also offer a poster exhibition to support further information exchange.

The conference will focus on the following topics:

European State-of-the-Art on Integrated Bicycle Planning, Mobility Management and Mobility Research
Planning, Programming and Budgeting of Bicycle Measures
European Networks of Bicycle Friendly Cities and Sustainable Transport
Setting up Bicycle Institutions and Networks on the Local Level
Better Integration of Bicycles into the Urban Transport System
Best Practices for Cycling
Interdependencies of Cycling and Public Transport
Examples, Chances and Limits to Combine the Use of Bicycle and Public Transport (Intermodal and Multimodal Aspects)
Prospects for Coordinated Strategies to Promote Public Transport, Bicycle Use and Walking in Cities.

Source: POLIS

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For more information please download the conference leaflet (PDF, Eng, 172 KB)
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