Government staff: green light for more sustainable travel and cycling is…
This new collective labor agreement reflects a modern labor policy that focuses on the personal situation of employees, their health and the environment. Alexandra van Huffelen, State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Digitalization,…
EU: green light for bicycle revolution sets pedals in motion
The European Union has taken an important step to reduce transport emissions by adopting the European Declaration on Cycling. This initiative, which is part…
Road safety: money tap open for safer roads
In the coming period, municipalities, provinces and water boards will have new opportunities to make their roads safer with money from the government. At a time when the number of road casualties is increasing alarmingly,…
Dries van Agt, a life dedicated to politics, passion…
Van Agt's term in government coincided with a time when the Netherlands was confronted with several challenges in the field of internal security, including the Moluccan train hijackings. Dries van Agt, a striking…
Safer cycling now that De Lijn is tackling the Ghent tram track problem
It is an example of how public transport and cycling infrastructure can evolve together for safer and more efficient urban mobility. De Lijn, the Flemish transport company, is taking energetic steps to…
Give your old bike a new life because “That's…
The Netherlands is committed to more bicycles for children from families with financial challenges. The campaign “That's how you cycled”, which calls on Dutch people to donate disused children's bicycles, is…
Arnhem launches City Deal to make cycling culture more inclusive
The City Deal Cycling for Everyone is the 31st deal in a series of City Deals, which focus on solving various social issues. In Arnhem the Day…
Collaboration with Mpact to provide children with bicycles
This project has a dual goal in mind that remains unchanged. Op Wielekes, a sharing system originally founded in Ghent, has plans to provide children across Belgium…
Attention to cycling is lacking in provincial programmes
If the rural area offers more options for recreation, cyclists, walkers and touring cyclists can set out closer to home. The Cyclists' Union, cycling sports association NTFU, Fietsplatform and Wandelnet call on the provinces...
Self-employment in student transport can cost the taxi sector a lot of turnover
Municipalities are now introducing a special program for pupils who cannot go to school independently or who live far away. Contrary to popular belief, municipalities are not…
Action to keep recreational connections safe
Recreational bicycle use has been growing for years. Cyclists are inconvenienced by the crowds and would like more safety and comfort from cycle paths and roads. Often, urban and area developments and…
BikeFlip, kids grow, bikes don't
Who doesn't remember their first 'big' bike to take to school? Getting a new bicycle is often a special event for children, which will last them for the rest of…