De Fietsambassade Gent

“We mogen ons als Gentenaars gelukkig prijzen met de prachtige stad waarin we ons mogen bewegen. Een betoverend historisch pareltje met een rebelse kant. Eens ‘klagen en zagen’ over wat niet ‘in ons kraam past’, hoort bij de Gentse ziel. Maar we mogen niet vergeten dat we zo’n leefbare stad hebben omdat we openstaan voor elkaar. Laat ons dat zo houden, en de publieke ruimte delen.” Lees de volledige blogpost van onze algemeen coördinator Stijn op Fietsbult. 👇 https://ow.ly/jmPY50SqO2q

Every day, our employees tinker with a vibrant cycling culture in Ghent. They do so with a wide range of services, an inclusive HR policy and a circular approach. Pieter Michiels, coordinator bicycle parking and more, explains how this happens in practice. 🤔 #VC24 Velo-city conference https://ow.ly/2JsQ50SmgX6

#VC24 Quote of the day 👉 "Old parts are not only reusable in 'new' bicycles, but also serve as educational material for our employees. The value of it is not purely financial but also social and educational. Education and training are underestimated levers towards a circular cycling economy; designers, manufacturers, repairers and users can provide each other with valuable input in an attempt to achieve a more circular bicycle economy." - Brecht from the Cycling Embassy of Ghent 🤔 What are your thoughts on this? What steps are you taking toward a circular bicycle economy? Velo-city conference Stad Gent Mobiliteit Gent

Wat zou er gebeuren als de uitvinder van de fiets vooruit werd geflitst in de tijd, naar het Gent van vandaag? 🤔 Ontdek het zelf in deze aftermovie van een geweldige fietsfeestmaand juni. Dankjewel Gent voor het ongelooflijke enthousiasme! 👏 #VC24 #velofestival #bikeparade

Ghent is not only this year's host city for Velo-city, but was also awarded Cycling City 2024 by the Flemish Foundation for Traffic Studies. Bicycle ambassadors Jan Vanhee and Thomas Apers explain which bicycle facilities make Ghent a true cycling city. 🚴❤️ #VC24 Velo-city conference https://ow.ly/2AtE50SmgJI

Still puts a smile on our faces when we think about the Bike Parade on Wednesday. 😄 It was amazing to ride through the streets of Ghent with so many people. #VC24 Velo-city conference Stad Gent Mobiliteit Gent

#VC24 Quote of the day 👉 "During the yearly Ghent Festivities we transform an underground car parking to a bicycle parking. On one floor of this car parking we can provide safe parking space for 1.000 bicycles instead of 155 cars. To make this transformation happen the first and most important thing you need is political willingness and courage." - Laura Bodyn from the Cycling Embassy of Ghent 🤔 What are your thoughts on this? What big parking projects has your city realized? Velo-city conference Stad Gent Mobiliteit Gent

#VC24 Quote of the day 👉 "The Bike Taxi makes me feel like I am part of society. I don’t always feel like that because I’m in a wheelchair. It is more than going from A to B, it is a community" - Lucas, regular client of the bike taxi 🤔 What are your thoughts on this? What's your organization or local government doing for people with disabilities? Velo-city conference Stad Gent Mobiliteit Gent

De stemmen zijn geteld, de prijzen zijn uitgereikt. 4 fietshelden mogen straks een Gouden Spaak in de prijzenkast zetten. 🏆 Ontdek hier wie de winnaars zijn 👇 https://ow.ly/t66n50Slx1E

Cycling promotes independence and opens doors to work, education and relaxation. 🙌 But it's not self-evident for everyone. Team members Leen and Liesbet from the Cycling Embassy of Ghent explain what actions they take to combat transport poverty. #VC24 Velo-city conference https://ow.ly/zVUA50ShQrN