S4C Colloquium Aveiro 2016 https://scientistsforcyclingaveiro2016.wordpress.com/ University of Aveiro (Portugal), Region of Aveiro (CIRA), ABIMOTA/Portugal Bike Value and the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) with its global network Scientists for Cycling (S4C)

1. Active citizenship towards a city
and region with more bicycles
Scientists for Cycling Colloquium
Aveiro, November 17th 2016

2. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
WHO
Cycling advocacy group
Born in 2014
Citizens initiative: 10-15 volunteers
Promote cycling
Collaborate with authorities

3. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
WHY
Aveiro has:
Excellent natural conditions
Favorable territory dimension
Bicycle cultural heritage

4. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
WHY
BUT ...
Too many cars
Few bicycles
Bad mobility policies
Aveiro: 2.8%
Region: 3.7%
Portugal: 0.5%
Europe: 8%

5. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
HOW
ECOSSYSTEM

6. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
HOW
ECOSSYSTEM
COMMUNICATION
BICYCLE
INDUSTRY
COMMUNITYINSTITUTIONS

7. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
HOW

8. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
ACTIONS

9. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
WHAT
Articles, Media, Blog … website, facebook, newsletter

10. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
WHAT
Mapping

11. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
WHAT
Community bike workshops
(twice a month)

12. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
WHAT
To offer used/recycled bikes
to people with low resources

13. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
WHAT
1st and 2nd Aveiro City Bike Experience

14. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
WHAT
1st and 2nd Aveiro City Bike Experience

15. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
WHAT
Mini Wheels

16. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
WHAT
1st and 2nd Contest of shop fronts

17. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
WHAT
1st and 2nd Contest of shop fronts

18. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
WHAT
Pedaladas

19. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
WHAT
Debates

20. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
WHAT
1st Cycling Advocacy Groups Nacional Meeting
(17 groups, 90 people)

21. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
WHAT
Documents – lobbying

22. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
WHAT
Mobility Week on Aveiro’s newspaper

23. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
WHAT
Best European example of MOBILITYACTIONS
National award - Bicycle mobility
activism and social intervention
In:
‘EMW Best Practice 2016’
‘The EU Cycling Promotion Guide’

24. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
NEEDS
Cycling
Advocacy

25. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
NEEDS
€ ?

26. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
NEEDS
A lot of time
Many partnerships
0 €

27. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
NEEDS
Group sustainability
More relevant projects
-> higher impact
Why:

28. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
NEEDS
General group activity
Specific and bigger projects
National level advocacy
Levels:

29. Active citizenship towards a city and region with more bicycles
NEEDS
• Human resources
• Stuff for activities
• Space to work and have activities
• Travel expenses
• Be able to hire services
• Training
What:

30. ciclaveiro.pt | facebook.com/ciclaveiro
Association for Urban Bicycle Mobility
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