February 8, 2023 - Cities and towns of all sizes are working fast to remake their transportation systems to address climate, livability and safety goals. Mostly known for its widespread use of bikes, The Netherlands is an established global leader for its comprehensive approach to active transportation and people-oriented public spaces.
Dutch practice has long been a major source of influence and inspiration for North American planners and policy-makers working to rebalance mobility to undo the negative effects of excessively car-focused urban planning and design. But even in Amsterdam, it wasn’t always this way.
We’ll examine some recent experiences of Canadian communities “translating” Dutch-inspired transportation ideas to the North American context (Spoiler: it’s not a simple copy and paste exercise!)
From policy and leadership to multi-modal network planning and the implementation of next-generation protected bike lanes and intersections, we’ll offer practical lessons for peer communities working to build mobility resiliency and bring a more human-scaled approach to their streets.
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