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SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

21 October 2021 @ 11:00 - 12:30

SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

Boosting Bikenomics on islands: the transformative power of improving cycling conditions for more attractive, more accessible and healthier islands. What local policies?

In cooperation with Conebi & Dutch Cycling Embassy

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Abstract

There is huge potential for improving cycling conditions on islands, to the advantage of both residents and tourists. Analysis of costs and benefits shows that island societies can profit from proper cycling infrastructure in several ways, as they become more sustainable, more social, safer, wealthier, healthier and happier. There is ample evidence, not only from various regions around the world but also specifically from islands that have already invested in alternatives to car dependency. Sustainable tourism, as well, is embracing more and more this sort of solution as an increasing number of visitors seek an environmentally friendly way of vacationing.
What policies can be developed and applied to promote the growth of bicycle infrastructure and move towards sustainable mobility and tourism, with economic and health implications? What good practices are in place?

Draft Agenda

11.00 Introduction

Gianni Chianetta – Director, Greening the Islands

11.05 Setting the scene

Lucas Harms – Managing Director, Dutch Cycling Embassy
Manuel Marsilio – General Manager, Conebi

11.20 Presentations of Best practices from islands

Tosca van der Zwaag – Project Manager, Folkersma Routing en Sign B.V.
Tristen Dodd – Head Transport, Highways & Infrastruture, Government of Jersey
Lindsay De Sausmarez – President of the Committee for the Environment & Infrastructure Vice-President of the Committee for Employment & Social Security, States of Guernsey
Laura-Sue Mallia – Director, Transport Malta

12.00 Round Table with the speakers

Introduction & moderation: Silvia Livoni – Marketing Strategist, Luxury Bike Hotels – Founder, Bike Hubs – The importance of communication for islands, both internally for the involvement of communities and outside for tourism