Knowledge Dutch Cycling Embassy Contributes to TU Delft Discussion on the Future of Multimodal Mobility 25 June 2026 Cycling News On 25 June 2026, Dutch Cycling Embassy International Relations Manager Chris Bruntlett participated in Human Mobility Code: Building Future Multimodal Ecosystem, a multidisciplinary event hosted at the Aula Congress Centre of the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). The gathering brought together researchers, mobility professionals, authors, artists, and policymakers to explore new approaches to creating more sustainable, people-centred mobility systems. Organised around the launch of the Shifting Mobility book series by mobility expert Dewan Masud Karim, the event examined how cities can respond to climate change, resource constraints, and rapid urbanisation through integrated and human-scaled transportation networks. The programme featured contributions from TU Delft academics, mobility practitioners, and artists, all united by a shared interest in rethinking how people move through cities. Representing the Dutch Cycling Embassy, Chris Bruntlett opened the programme with reflections on the critical role of cycling within a broader multimodal ecosystem. Drawing on examples from the Netherlands, he highlighted how high-quality cycling infrastructure, supportive public policy, and seamless integration with public transport have enabled Dutch cities to reduce car dependency while improving accessibility, public health, and quality of life. His presentation underscored a key message that has become central to the Dutch Cycling Embassy’s international work: cycling is not simply a mode of transport, but an essential component of a resilient mobility system. When combined with walking, public transport, and emerging shared mobility services, cycling can help cities deliver greater freedom of movement while using less space, energy, and resources. The event also provided an opportunity to engage with researchers and students from TU Delft, one of the world’s leading institutions in transportation and urban mobility. Discussions throughout the afternoon explored how cities can move beyond automobile-centric planning and develop mobility ecosystems that prioritise people, place, and sustainability. As cities around the world search for practical solutions to climate, congestion, and public health challenges, the Dutch Cycling Embassy remains committed to sharing Dutch expertise and facilitating international dialogue on the future of human-centred mobility. Events such as this demonstrate the growing global interest in cycling not as a niche mode of transport, but as a foundational element of thriving multimodal cities.