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CIVITAS Handshake @Handshake_EU

A project under the @CIVITAS_EU Initiative bringing together 13 of Europe's top cycling cities to share and inspire cycling excellence. Funded by @EU_H2020

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CIVITAS Handshake@Handshake_EU
22 Aug 2022
When Handshake was born 🍼 in Fall 2018, our dream was to improve conditions for #cycling as a daily mode of #transport. 🚴🏾 As the #project draws to a close this month, discover how far our cities have come! 👉 bit.ly/3AgeQJO
Photograph of a woman on a green bicycle cycling off into the sunset, which is visible behind a large gate in Munich. Many cyclists are seen in the photo.

ALT Photograph of a woman on a green bicycle cycling off into the sunset, which is visible behind a large gate in Munich. Many cyclists are seen in the photo.

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Today the Handshake journey officially ends after 4 wonderful years. 💚 The #adventure continues for our cities though & we're excited to follow their #cycling 🚴🏾‍♀️ progress in the years to come. Our final #newsletter is out today. 📰 Don't miss it! 👉 bit.ly/3CPwsPT
Cover of the eigth edition of the Handshake newsletter, the 'Cycling Scoop', featuring a woman on a bicycle cycling off into the sunset.

ALT Cover of the eigth edition of the Handshake newsletter, the 'Cycling Scoop', featuring a woman on a bicycle cycling off into the sunset.

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That's right! If you haven't yet seen our final #publication you are warmly invited to check it out - it's a gem! 💎 Get started 👉 handshakecycling.eu/facts-an…

Facts and lessons from the transferred solutions | CIVITAS Handshake

Bringing together 13 of Europe's top cycling cities to share and inspire excellence

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CIVITAS Initiative@CIVITAS_EU
26 Aug 2022
This #September, Brno 🇨🇿 is the place to be. 😎 CIVITAS Regional City Exchange #workshop 🗓️ 19-20 👉 bit.ly/3KkQfIC (register today!) Urban Mobility Days 2022 #UMD22 🗓️ 20-22 👉 bit.ly/3PWh470
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ICLEI Europe@ICLEI_Europe
24 Aug 2022
📢Check out the many accomplishments of CIVITAS Handshake 🤝 as they wrap up after 4⃣ years! Read more about their work in mobility 🚴‍♀️🚗🚎here 👉iclei-europe.org/news/?c=sea…
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How do we ignite behavioural change in favour of #cycling & #walking? 🚶🏾 How can we determine the impact of changing street classification? Experimentation! 🧪 The Summer Streets initiative in Future Cycling Capital, #Helsinki, is doing just that. Read 👉 bit.ly/3C9A7Yq
Photo of the wooden seating installed on Kasarmikatu street in Helsinki, Finland. People are using the space by sitting on the temporary wooden seats, as well as walking.

ALT Photo of the wooden seating installed on Kasarmikatu street in Helsinki, Finland. People are using the space by sitting on the temporary wooden seats, as well as walking.

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Matthew BALDWIN@BaldwinMatthew_
15 Aug 2022
A little bikenomics for your holiday reading. It’s a solid, practical and clear way to make the case for cycling in your city. And the socio-economic impacts can be really startling !
Decisio@DecisiOnderzoek
27 Jul 2022
As partners of the CIVITAS Handshake project, we provided bikenomics expertise to evaluate the socio-economic impacts of cycling projects across 13 European cities. Read the Handshake Bikenomics Guide that we developed and was recently published here: lnkd.in/ddtymCk7
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Radio 5
@radio5_rne
26 Jul 2022
🚴 La ciudad de Cádiz forma parte del proyecto europeo HandShake, para la promoción de la movilidad sostenible e inclusiva ▪ Nos lo cuenta Manolo Navarro, jefe de la oficina de proyectos e inversiones del ayuntamiento (@Cadiz_es) En @mobilitycity_ ⬇ play.rtve.es/a/6656791/
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Dutch Cycling Embassy@Cycling_Embassy
11 Aug 2022
Through the EU-funded @Handshake_EU Project, @AmsterdamNL mentored five aspiring cycling cities: Bordeaux, Bruges, Dublin, Rome and Turin. A report documents the main achievements, lessons learned, and transferred solutions from each participating city. handshakecycling.eu/facts-an…
A computer-aided drawing of an intersection design that includes Dutch-style, separated cycle tracks indicated in red.

ALT A computer-aided drawing of an intersection design that includes Dutch-style, separated cycle tracks indicated in red.

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Major publication alert! 📢 Today we're launching a fantastic #resource for cities in need of some inspiration or insight to advance their #cycling progress. 🚴🏾 Our 10 Future Cycling Capitals have shared their most useful lessons learned & more. 📗 Go!👉handshakecycling.eu/facts-an…
Cover of the Handshake publication 'Facts and Lessons from the transferred solutions'. Below the title are cut-outs of major monuments or buildings from each of the 10 Future Cycling Capitals.

ALT Cover of the Handshake publication 'Facts and Lessons from the transferred solutions'. Below the title are cut-outs of major monuments or buildings from each of the 10 Future Cycling Capitals.

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It's a day to celebrate! 🥳 Today we reached 2000 followers! 🙌 We're so pleased to have you all along for the (bicycle) ride with us. 💚 Stay tuned, as Handshake rolls into it's final month! 🚴🏽

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¡Atención a l@s hispanohablantes apasionad@s de la #movilidad! Tenemos un episodio especial del #podcast 🎧@mobilitycity_ solo para vosotr@s. Descubrid cómo el proyecto Handshake ha impactado al ciclismo de Cádiz 🚴🏾🇪🇸. Podéis escucharlo aquí 👉bit.ly/3oMIy41 #spanish
Photo of Cadiz, Spain showing the beach in the foreground and the city skyline in the background.

ALT Photo of Cadiz, Spain showing the beach in the foreground and the city skyline in the background.

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Yes, that's us! 😊 Future Cycling Capital, #Bruges, has made impressive #cycling progress throughout the duration of Handshake. Hear 🎧 from Bruges' Project Manager, Bart Slabbinck, to learn about the city's journey for yourself! 👇
CIVITAS Initiative@CIVITAS_EU
1 Aug 2022
Looking for a #podcast to accompany you on your commute? We've got you sorted! ✅ Tuck in to our newest Mobility Marvels episode to discover the #cycling 🚴🏽 renaissance happening in @StadBrugge - an effort supported by CIVITAS @Handshake_EU! Listen 👉 open.spotify.com/show/1eEYFf…
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So, your city wants solid numbers to justify investing in 🚴🏽‍♀️? We've got you! Using accessible #economics & case studies, the Handshake Bikenomics Guide seeks to help cities determine the societal & financial value of #cycling investment. 💰 Read here 📗 handshakecycling.eu/bikenomi…
Cover of Bikenomics Guide publication, with the title that reads, "Bikenomics: Making the case for cycling in your city". Cut out cyclists and city scapes are seen running along the bottom of the cover.

ALT Cover of Bikenomics Guide publication, with the title that reads, "Bikenomics: Making the case for cycling in your city". Cut out cyclists and city scapes are seen running along the bottom of the cover.

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"Can walking, #cycling & PT meet all the needs of the various societal groups in – and around – our cities? And what can/should the EU & Member states do to support cities & regions in this challenging decarbonisation endeavour?" 🚴🏾‍♀️ Cycling on the menu on day 1 at #UMD22! 🙌
CIVITAS Initiative@CIVITAS_EU
22 Jul 2022
Wondering what to expect at the Urban Mobility Days 2022? Day 1 alone has a range of great topics, like: 🚴🏽 active #mobility 🚌 public #transport 🛤️ TEN-T urban nodes the gala dinner! 💃🏽 Check out the day 1 programme & register here 👉 eumd.org/en/me/programme/ #UMD22
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CIVITAS Initiative@CIVITAS_EU
20 Jul 2022
Help us select the first ever CIVITAS Young Champion! 🏆 On 21 July, we'll share videos introducing our 3⃣ finalists. Voting is simple: the finalist whose 📽️ has the most likes, shares & retweets by 28 July wins! 🏁 Check out the finalists ➡️ bit.ly/3RMreJD #award
Promotional card that reads: "Help us choose the CIVITAS Young Champion 2022! Vote via Twitter, Facebook & LinkedIn". Pictures of the three finalists are visible below.

ALT Promotional card that reads: "Help us choose the CIVITAS Young Champion 2022! Vote via Twitter, Facebook & LinkedIn". Pictures of the three finalists are visible below.
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After the excitement of @VelocitySeries we went on vacation for a few weeks, but we're now back in action! 🚀🚴🏽‍♂️ First up, a new @CIVITAS_EU #podcast episode featuring our very own Bart Slabbinck! #Bruges #cycling 🎙️ Listen here 👉 civitas.eu/resources/inspiri…
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It’s our fourth and final day at ⁦@VelocitySeries⁩! The week has truly flown by. 😎 #VC22 We’re tuning in now to Handshake’s own Gloria Tarantino, who is speaking about the challenge of public backlash to #cycling progress in #Turin. 💪
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We’re riding the wave of transition management with Reggie Tricker from ⁦⁦@ICLEI_Europe⁩ now in the Handshake session focused on city #collaboration. It’s all about taking one step at a time, because #cycling transformation can’t take place over night! #VC22
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Mentoring is all about people. Hearing now from Sanne Vanderstraeten from ⁦@Mobiel21⁩ who is enlightening the crowd about Handshake’s mentoring programme. We’ll then hear reflections on the programme from Munich, Turin, Cadiz and Amsterdam. Join us in the purple room!
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