1st IEEE on Cycling along Waterways Safety

How Can We Ensure Safer Cycling Routes Along Waterways?

The Interreg Europe CYCLING WATERWAYS project is thrilled to announce its 1st Interregional Event of Exchange of Experiences (IEEE) Online, dedicated to a key challenge: safety along cycling routes in relation to waterways. This virtual gathering will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore best practices, policies, and technical solutions aimed at enhancing safety and accessibility for cyclists navigating routes integrated with waterways.

This event is open to project partners, stakeholders, and anyone interested in the topic.

Key Topics of Discussion:

• Safety and Assessment Standards: Understanding road safety measures for cycling infrastructure and waterways through international evaluation programs.

• Planning and Governance: Showcasing good practices in strategic planning, regulatory frameworks, and policy integration at regional and municipal levels.

• Intermodal and Sustainable Mobility: Highlighting innovative approaches, such as intermodal solutions (Bike & Boat) and infrastructure development, to promote cycling as a safe and sustainable mode of transport.

With contributions from various European regions, and IRAP, presenting key achievements of projects like SABRINA the event will feature best practice presentations, policy discussions, and technical insights from local and regional authorities, research institutions, and mobility experts.

Agenda

9:00-9:10 | Welcome and Introduction
The Interreg Europe Project CYCLING WATERWAYS
Riccardo Palma, Politecnico di Torino

Safety along Cycling Waterways

9:10-9:55 | CycleRAP¬iRAP - International Road Assessment Programme
Shanna Lucchesi, iRAP & Leonid Ljubotina, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, Zagreb
9:55-10:10 | Coffee Break

Presentation of Good Practices

10:10-10:20 | Introduction
Irene Ruiz, Politecnico di Torino

Session 1. Planning Tools and Governance for Cycling Mobility

10:20-10:30 | Spain: Integration of the new public bicycle system into the municipal transport network
Teresa Vicente Lozano, Zaragoza City Council
10:30-10:40 | Italy: Regional Cycling Mobility Plan (PRMC)
Cristina Fabrizio, Piedmont Region
10:40-10:50 | France: Cycling Plan: Developing a main and secondary cycle network
Xavier Larnaudie, Ardenne Metropole
10:50-11:00 | Denmark: Municipal qualification of Denmark’s Recreational Cycling Network
Pia Schildknecht Taylor, Destination Kystlandet
11:00-11:10 | Denmark: Længe Leve Horsens Fjord (Long Live Horsens Fjord)
Pia Schildknecht Taylor, Destination Kystlandet
11:10-11:20 | Romania: Drobeta VELOCITY
Alexandra Fluerasu, Drobeta Turnu Severin Municipality
11:20-11:30 | Questions and Answers

Session 2. Actions for Cycling Mobility

11:30-11:40 | Spain: Road Safety Plan of Zaragoza (PSVUZ)
José Manuel Lestegás Rivas, Zaragoza City Council
11:40-11:50 | Italy: GIS mapping of the regional cycling network
Ottavio Castelletti, Piedmont Region
11:50-12:00 | France: AGGLO VELO: Equipping households with bicycles & supporting the local cycling industry
Xavier Larnaudie, Ardenne Metropole
12:00-12:10 | Slovenia: Gorenjska cycling network
Barbara Spehar, BSC Kranj
12:10-12:20 | Questions and Answers

Session 3. Spotlight on Waterways

12:20-12:30 | Slovenia: Bike & Boat: Intermodal mobility for improved coastal town connectivity
Barbara Spehar, BSC Kranj
12:30-12:40 | Romania: Integrated Sustainable Infrastructure Development: Modernizing Roads, Promoting Cycling & Protecting Waterways
Andreea Cirneanu - Dolj County Council
12:40-13:00 | Conclusions and Wrap-Up

This event marks an important step in fostering safer, more accessible cycling routes across Europe’s waterways. Join us to be part of the conversation and contribute to a safer cycling future!