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Two-day knowledge exchange on urban cycling in Jönköping

16 May 2025

Jönköpings kommun welcomed Shelley Bontje, project Manager at the Dutch Cycling Embassy, for a two-day knowledge exchange focused on cycling infrastructure, urban planning and international collaboration. The visit, held on 15th-16th of May 2025, included discussions with municipal officials, politicians, civil society representatives, and researchers committed to act on sustainable urban mobility.

The first day featured a guided (bi)cycle tour through Jönköping, showcasing both the city’s achievements in cycling infrastructure and areas identified for further development. This was followed by roundtable discussions addressing the challenges and opportunities in local cycle-focused urban planning.

The second day began with a discussion on Jönköping’s new traffic strategy. The day continued with a meeting at the City Hall, bringing together representatives from Cykelköket (bike kitchen) and academia. The meeting highlighted the importance of involving civil society in shaping the future of urban mobility.

The visit concluded with participation in the conference Stadsbyggnadvision – från tnake till handling where Shelley presented about Creating Cycling Friendly Cities. Inspiring local professionals and politicians with international best practices and practical ideas for implementation in the Swedish context.

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