"Most opposition is coming from a place of emotion, not logic." Sasha Funk shares her key takeaways from our transformative course in Amsterdam Join us next year for the course's 2027 Edition 🗓️ 12–16 April 📍 Amsterdam Sign up for updates: forms.gle/ARjh9mPbFEmV...

Watch this #brave kid tell off city councillors and fiercely demand #safe streets, all with grace, #humility, and respect. When was the last time you did something like this? More power to #children holding adults #accountable! Inspired by Tom Flood Credits: @huisinglab.bsky.social

🚨 Our new #course, "Unravelling the Cycling City: Actionable Steps Towards Better Mobility Futures", starts in #two weeks. Last-minute #registration is still possible until Friday, 29 May 2026, so act fast! 🗓️ Course Dates: 8-12 June, 2026 📍 Amsterdam

From championing an inclusive transition through #WomeninCycling networks to a town hall debate on #fatbike safety and regulation, all the way to the age-old question: cycling #infrastructure vs. cycling #culture, which comes first? Join @cyclingprofessor.bsky.social at Velo-City for 3 sessions!

Did you know that Ghent ranks #3 among the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world? Come to CRBAM to go beyond the #conference room and deeply understand how Ghent is actively #shaping the #future of urban #mobility. #Register today at pretix.eu/CRBAM/2026/

They carried bikes up 55 stairs for 40+ years. Then Sydney built a 170m ramp. Result in 10 weeks: 📈 +42% daily cyclists 🚴‍♀️ +76% women riders 👴 +8% older adults ⚡ +5% e-bikes Infrastructure shapes who shows up! Read the full story here!

"There is no such thing as 'the safest type of bicycle." The #fatbike debate is heating up. CEO, @urbancyclinginstitute @cyclingprofessor.bsky.social says instead of asking 'How do fatbike riders stay safe?' we should ask, 'How do motorists ensure cyclists can #participate #safely?'

First impression takeaway from the course on Advocating for Safer Streets at @urbancyclinginstitute.org in Amsterdam. substack.com/profile/3896... #bikesky #urbanism+

CEO, Meredith Glaser of @urbancyclinginstitute.org features in BBC, 'The Inquiry' to talk about how cycling was adopted in the #Netherlands and how it is changing- for the better and worse. So how can we design more resilient neighbourhoods and nations in the face of uncertainty?

🚲 Deadline extended! Submit your abstract for CRBAM by 29 March (23:59 CET)! 🗓️ 🧠 NOT your typical conference! Active participation, liberating structures, real dialogue. 🌿 Theme: Place, People, Politics & the Reimagination of Space 📍 Ghent, Belgium | 16-18 Sept 2026 🔗 pretalx.com/crbam-2026/cfp

Cycling happens in the real world- messy, contextual, human. Our new article argues we need experiential learning: policymakers on bikes, study visits, and feeling what works. Because sometimes the best evidence isn't in a journal-it's on two wheels. open.substack.com/pub/urbancyc...

We partnered with Onderzoek & Mediaproducties to #uncover mobility obstacles residents of #Amersfoort face. 🎥 Watch the 1st episode of the five-part video series youtu.be/L4TcZqtGXsU?... 👇 Join our full-day #training in #Amsterdam designed specifically for Dutch civil servants. (Link in comments)

🚲 🇳🇱 🚨 Nieuw trainingsprogramma voor gemeenten in Nederland 🚲 🇳🇱 🚨 Op donderdag, 16 april 2026 organiseert het Urban Cycling Institute een verdiepende training over #inclusieve #mobiliteit voor #Nederlandse #gemeenten! Meld je aan hier

Course Alert- For Italian Speakers from @urbancyclinginstitute.org & Decisio Sono aperte le iscrizioni per la seconda edizione della Masterclass, "Progettare la citta' ciclabile" ad Amsterdam 2026 6-10 luglio 2026, University van Amsterdam ➡️ urbancyclinginstitute.org/realizzare-l...

"Mum, I think Paris really saved you." In 2025, we brought 20 U.S. leaders of McKnight Foundation to #Paris for a deep dive into the city's transformation The results? Participants returned to launch cross-departmental initiatives, redesign bike lane specifications, & even buy their first e-bikes

Could the bicycle be the low-carbon, #agile solution that reshapes urban #freight? 🚲📦🚀 We're proud to #partner with the Leaders in Logistics Summit 2026 to explore how! Join us in #Brussels 📅 17-18 March 2026 We've secured 20% off for our #subscribers. Use Code: URBAN20. Grab your spot!

What happens when you design a space for #research to translate into an #actionable plan? We are excited to share a new #report with themes on traffic #violence, cycling risk + safety and citizens' engagement, Want to be a part of this #process? Join CRBAM in #Ghent - cyclingresearchboard.com

🇧🇶 Do you live on Bonaire? 🗣️ Do you speak Papiamentu, Nederlands, English, or Español? 🚲 Do you want to share your experience of getting around the island? ⏱️ Do you have 3 minutes to spare? Fill this #survey and help inform mobility policy decisions on the island. www.linkedin.com/posts/survey...

📅 Submit your #abstracts by 22nd March 2026, 11:59 CEST and don't miss your chance to shape the #conversation. pretalx.com/crbam-2026/cfp Conference Details: 🗓️ 16-18th September 2026 📍 Ghent, Belgium Learn More--->https://cyclingresearchboard.com/

CEO, Urban Cycling Institute, Meredith Glaser responds to the #erosion of #trust in #science + #research by the American government, noting the negative impact it has had on promoting #cycling and active mobility, #globally. Read the article and watch the #video by EenVandaag to dive deeper!

Our streets are built for #cars and adults, leaving no safe space for a child's independence to grow. 🚗➜❌ Read to learn how we can collectively redesign streets and offer a way for children to reclaim their #freedom

Exciting new year news! This program is FULLY BOOKED! 27 people from 11 countries will join us at @urbancyclinginstitute.org in Amsterdam this April. Join the waitlist to be notified of next edtion: forms.office.com/pages/respon... bsky.app/profile/stra...

Hurry! Only #5 spots left ⌛️ Join our curated #course for experienced #mobility professionals taking place in #Barcelona (March 23–27, 2026), sponsored by ZICLA 🔧 Move beyond theory 🚲 Learn through immersion 🤝 Collaborate with a global cohort of experts Secure your spot today!

After the success of our #Amsterdam tours, we’re happy to announce the introduction of new #Ghent City Bicycle Tours in Belgium 🇧🇪🚲, starting in #March 2026! 🚲 Ride the city 📊 Learn about transformations 👀 Witness the change firsthand Book here: urbancyclinginstitute.org/bike-tour/

We invite researchers, practitioners, and thinkers from all fields to boldly share and envision a #fundamental shift toward human-centred cities and regions. 🗓 16-18 September 2026 📍 Ghent, Belgium 🔗 Learn more about the conference and follow us for #updates: cyclingresearchboard.com

✅ Is your nationality #Turkish? ✅ Do you live in the #RANDSTAD area? ✅ Would you like to share your #experience of cycling Then participate in our research about daily #mobility and cycling experiences Write to [email protected] or scan the QR code to send a message

❗DEADLINE EXTENDED❗ Have you applied to our course in #Barcelona yet? ☀️ 🌴 Redesigning Streets for All: Tools to Empower Action? 🛠️ We have extended the deadline to 14th December 2025, 11:59 CEST But hurry! We only have a few spaces remaining! Apply at: urbancyclinginstitute.org/redesigning-...

Do mandatory #bicycle #helmet laws increase safety or discourage ridership? In our latest article, we examine global case studies from #Australia to the #US, separating evidence from #ideology in the heated #debate over helmets.

📢 🛠️ Free Webinar on Redesigning Streets for All 🛠️ 📢 We break down the #5 big lessons #cities worldwide can learn from #Barcelona If you're inspired to learn how to apply these principles, we're offering an immersive course and a free webinar to dive deeper. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Discover how #children's books reinforce a car-dominated worldview through "#motonormativity." We explore the power of #stories to shape our #urban #imaginary and how Radical Children's Literature can help us envision safer, more human-centered streets for future generations.

With 1 in 3 people physically inactive, #cycling is a powerful public health tool. Explore global #research and #policy insights on how integrating cycling into daily life can combat #non-communicable diseases and create a #healthier population! @d-power.bsky.social

From Zürich to Barcelona: Learning From Cities Across Europe open.substack.com/pub/urbancyc...

Urban Cycling Institute, in #collaboration with @ZICLA brings to you "Redesigning Streets for All: Tools to Empower Action" a brand new in-person #course in #Barcelona" 🗓️ 23-26 March, 2026 📍 Barcelona, #Spain Application Deadline: 7 December 2025, 23:59 CET Check-out the page and apply now!

Glaser, CEO of the @urbancyclinginstitute.org and Professor of Cycling at Gent University, will be there to kick off proceedings with an interactive, thought-provoking speech you won't want to miss. 📝 Register now – it's free! ➡️ cargobikefestival.com/your-visit/ #DecadeoftheCargoBike

We welcome everyone to #foster an #interdisciplinary #dialogue centring your experience. Bring your #passion to create change in your #communities and #safer, #healthier, #happier streets. sign-up- urbancyclinginstitute.org/engaging-com...

I'm delighted with the response to our new course with @urbancyclinginstitute.org "Engaging Communities for Changing Streets". Join us in Amsterdam next April! Early bird registration closes soon: urbancyclinginstitute.org/engaging-com...

"Infrastructure alone is not enough. Truly #justcities must prioritise #safety, #connection, and #dignity for the most #vulnerable. By centring care in planning, cities can become places where everyone can move freely, live well, and belong." Read Jac Torres-Gomez and her family's #perspective

💡 📢 New Masterclass Alert!! 💡 📢 Combine your proven technical skills with specialised #cycling #knowledge, user-centred design principles, and the #knowledge to create #infrastructure that truly serves #cyclists! 🗓️ 23-26 March, 2026 📍 Barcelona, Spain ⏳ Early bird deadline: 15 December 2025

Sometimes, meaningful #change begins not with massive infrastructure, but with a single ride. Read how a #toolkit of practical #solutions is helping #reshape how cities think about transport and #equity by centering #women’s experiences.

Plan for the mobility environment you want, not the one you have... @urbancyclinginstitute.org 👇 open.substack.com/pub/urbancyc...

I mean, come on! Why are we accepting this as ok??! (pic from @urbancyclinginstitute.org )

Today, our tour brings together Ringo Starr’s beat and playful, warm, human-touching songs with Insolera’s (urban planner and scientist) deep respect for the past, revealing how #preservation, #integration, and social continuity form the quiet rhythm that sustains #vibrant, livable places.

Not one, not two, not three, but #five reasons and #more for why you should #join our brand new in-person #course, 'Enaging Communities for Changing Streets' led by Mark Ames! Swipe to learn more --> Grab your #earlybird spot today at urbancyclinginstitute.org/engaging-com...

🎟️ 🎟️ Have you registered for the Cycling Research Board Annual Meeting yet? 🎟️ 🎟️ Hurry and #register here www.aanmelder.nl/crb2025/regi... to be a part of 3 days of unravelling all things #cycling & #mobility! More info on cyclingresearchboard.com 🗓️ 10-12 September 2025 📍Amsterdam, The Netherlands

This article, written by our scholarship recipient to Velo-city conference, Anastasiia Zhokhova, explores #Ukraine’s cycling history from 19th century to the present day. She highlights how the country’s cycling #future is being shaped by citizen-driven action and new visions for urban #mobility

How many reasons do you need to ride a #bike? Perth’s public transport network gives you many and we can all be #inspired! Check out our work on #integrated #mobility and more themes here-> urbancyclinginstitute.org/publications/

Eighty years after the end of World War II, @michelagrasso.bsky.social reminds us not just of the soldiers and partisans, but also of a humble hero often overlooked: the #bicycle. How does #history shape today’s #movements? Discover the connections in this powerful article

New, five day leadership course on how to tackle bikelash, in Amsterdam. urbancyclinginstitute.org/engaging-com... Run by @urbancyclinginstitute.org

Well this is exciting! People from these countries have already registered for the new @urbancyclinginstitute.org leadership program, "Engaging Communities for Changing Streets", which I'm leading: urbancyclinginstitute.org/engaging-com...

We co-organised the final event of University of Amsterdam's summer school, Planning the Cycling City! Wrapping up three weeks of intensive learning and unlearning, the students presented their research! Watch the recordings of their presentations here youtu.be/cVcuQpx7Skg