Event
Creating Safe School Zones: Lessons from Denmark & the Netherlands

Event
Date: March 04, 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Cost of admission: Free
Organizer: NIRAS and Mobycon
Event type: Webinar
Want to learn more about safe routes to school in Denmark and the Netherlands?
On Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, Danish consultancy NIRAS and Dutch consultancy Mobycon will focus on safe access to schools in a webinar from 12:00 – 13:00.
The webinar provides valuable insight and inspiration into children's needs when cycling to school. We will share experiences from Danish and Dutch municipalities with two current examples of safe access to schools in the two countries.
The speakers will present cases and solutions for retrofitting school zones, safe routes to school, and improving mobility for children. The webinar serves as a platform for knowledge exchange between Denmark and the Netherlands regarding the challenges and opportunities of safe school zones.
Agenda:
Children's Mobility in the Netherlands
Safe School Zones in Eindhoven, Netherlands
Safe School Zones in Copenhagen, Denmark
Target Audience:
The webinar is open to all interested in safe routes to school, slow traffic zones, active transportation, and creating more liveable communities for our youngest residents.
The cases presented are relevant for all municipalities and professionals working on infrastructure improvements for enhancing active lifestyles.
Speakers:
Natasja Berg, Municipality of Copenhagen; Moniek Jansen and Boukje Dotinga, Mobycon; Julie Majlund Buschardt, NIRAS.