Richard ter Avest

Richard is professionalized in mobility planning and design. His expertise lies in organizing a city in a bike- and pedestrian-friendly way by also taking into account public transit, car infrastructure and public open spaces. Richard has introduced innovative and sustainable solutions in the range of traffic safety and bicycle-highways to improve livability and accessibility in cities and regions. Moreover, he teaches at some renowned universities and institutions like the research organization CROW. During workshops, he uses tools like the MOVE-meter to illustrate the chances and challenges that urban areas are facing on their way to become smart cities. For visitors from abroad, Richard likes to organize excursions ‘to see and believe’ and to inspire.