| Fietsen op Zuid- Rotterdam (Cycling in South Rotterdam) | |
| Brief Description | Fietsen op Zuid is a Programme in Rotterdam South, which is an area in Rotterdam where many low-income inhabitants live, and there is a lack of good quality transport solutions. This programme aims to develop a network of local parties to create commercial and societal cycling opportunities. They work both on software (lifestyle and education), and hardware (infrastructure, outdoor space, access to a working bicycle). The first half year, together with several stakeholders of Rotterdam South, they start building a local network and focused trials of measures. While doing this, they will expand the programme. They aim to build a strong network which can be used to initiate projects and to start collaboration with researching and finding new financial support. They want to connect social and economic opportunities of the bicycle to local entrepreneurs, inhabitants, schools, house corporations, public institutions, companies and other interested parties. Together with local actors, short and powerful pilot projects will be developed with a specific focus on local impact. They have started with the development of an innovative bicycle shed BikePark, Cycle-Friendly Schools, and the Bicycle Repair Week. They have also cooperated with universities and university of applied sciences for applied research. |
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| European Country(s) | Netherlands |
| Field | Moving: Cycling |
| Type | Intervention, Product, Policy |
| Impact | Health, Equity, Environmental sustainability |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Target Group | General population |
| Evaluation | Planned for the future |
| Level | Local |
| INHERIT Perspective | This project has been chosen because of its potential for a triple-win. By increasing the amount of cycling and physical activity among inhabitants of Rotterdam South, health can be improved.. Furthermore, reduced car use means less pollution, which is better for the environment and for health. Less noise from cars can also result in improvements in health. Rotterdam South is a disadvantaged neighbourhood, with inhabitants experiencing a multitude of problems, and so contributes to decreasing inequalitites. The bike can act as a factor to improve social and physical mobility, health, public space, education and employment opportunities. |
| Detailed description PDF filename | Download file |
| Relevant links | https://www.fietsenopzuid.nl/ |
| Contact | Jorn Wemmenhove; E: info@fietsenopzuid.nl; T: +31 (0)6-53405758 |
