Velo-City Global, 2010
Learning from Copenhagen, Post #7
By Katherine Gregor, 1:16PM, Wed. Oct. 7, 2009
Next June in Copenhagen, the European Cyclists’ Federation is holding Velo-City Global, 2010. Veteran urban-cycling experts from cities all over the world will gather at the first global conference, to share knowledge and experience. Austin should be there! The focus: How investments in cycling programs and infrastructure pay off ...
... for cities, governments, public health, the flow of traffic, the environment and the climate.
In a quick note via e-mail yesterday, city of Austin bicycling coordinator Annick Beaudet said she’s already thinking about a Velo-City Global presentation on Austin and Texas – and would love the opportunity to learn from experts in other cities around the world as well. Mayor Lee Leffingwell sent a note as well, remembering how was struck by the volume of bicycles in Copenhagen himself, during his years abroad. (He lived in France, don't you know.)
For more inspiration, take a spin through these websites: • City of Cyclists: www.kk.dk/cityofcyclists • Copenhagenize: www.copenhagenize.com (good photos) • The Danish Cyclists Federation: www.dcf.dk/english • Velo-City Global 2010: www.velo-city2010.com • Guided Tours, Danish Architecture Centre: www.citysafari.dk
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Katherine Gregor, Dec. 18, 2009
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