Central MeetBike More sustainable transport in Central European cities through improved integrated bicycle promotion and international networking Jaroslav Martinek

2 Content 1.Key facts 2.Objectives of the project 3.Structure of the project 4.Selected activities 5.Possible cooperation between bicy and CMB

3 Central MeetBike is implemented through the Central Europe Programme and co-financed by the ERDF Duration of the project: 3 years (03/ /2014) Information available online: 1. Key facts

4 Dresden Lead Partner (CDV) Czech Coordinator (CDV) Slovak Coordinator (VUD) Polish Coordinator (PSWE) German Coordinator (TUD) PardubiceUherské Hradiště Žilina PrešovGdanskTczewLeipzig Project partner: 12 partner from 4 countries 1 research institution and 2 cities per country

5 2. Objectives of the project -objectives CE-objectives: Promotion of the cooperation and improvement of the competitiveness of the Central European regions and cities International exchange of experience in the field of integrated promotion of bicycle transportation CMB-objectives: Increase of bicycle share for short distances Improvement of conditions for cyclists Provision of information and education of decision makers on the field of integrated bicycle promotion

6 3. Structure of the project

7 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation

8 3. Structure of the project Bicycle policy audit (BYPAD) Household survey Analysis of deficiencies and lack of knowledge by national experts 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation

9 3. Structure of the project 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation e.g. Recommendations for developing strategy documents Activities of knowledge transfer Investments in infrastructure

10 3. Structure of the project 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation e.g. National and local cycling plans (strategies)

11 3. Structure of the project 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation BYPAD in every partner city

12 4. Selected activities 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation Random sampling Face-to-face interviews Announcement of the survey Entering the data to the data base Evaluation of the data Random Sampling from the register of residents Random Sampling by random route Random Sampling from the register of addresses Household surveys Objective: statistical data about the current mobility behaviour

13 4. Selected activities 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation Analysis of deficiencies and lack of knowledge by national experts 4 main findings : Low level of strategic thinking of bicycle promotion Low awareness for the potentials of cycling amongst decision makers Hardly existing bicycle infrastructure Some cities have already achieved success (Gdansk, Pardubice, Uherské Hradiště)

14 4. Selected activities 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation Working Group Discussion of measures that are going to be implemented by partners during the project (campaigns, bicycle parking, low cist measures etc.) Exchange of experiences

15 4. Selected activities 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation Recommendations for strategy documents Recommendations for establishing strategy documents on local and national level Based on the analysis of deficiencies and lack of knowledge by the national experts Recommendations form the basis for national and local strategy documents of partners

16 4. Selected activities 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation Seminars for teaching integrated bicycle promotion Objectives: transfer of knowledge on integrated bicycle promotion Target groups: decision makers, urban planners Cooperation with the German Institute of Urban Affairs (Difu)

17 4. Selected activities 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation Central MeetBike fact sheets Objective: information on selected topics regarding bicycle promotion

18 4. Selected activities 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation Field trips in Germany Objectives: increase of awareness, real life experience of bicycle infrastructure Target groups: decision makers, politicians, media

19 4. Selected activities 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation Dissemination of project content Website: Leaflets Newsletters Posters Cooperation with other projects

20 4. Selected activities 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation Campaigns Pardubice: Bike to work (Do Práce Na Kole) Gdansk: Bike Friday Leipzig and Dresden: StadtRadeln