Unraveling the Cycling City

Marco te Brömmelstroet is a distinguished Professor of Urban Mobility Futures at the University of Amsterdam, where he leads groundbreaking research on the future of urban transportation. As the founding academic director of the Urban Cycling Institute, he examines the complex relationships between mobility, cities, and society, using Dutch cycling culture as a lens for understanding urban development. His work focuses on uncovering the underlying assumptions in mobility planning and identifying alternative paths for sustainable urban transportation. Through his critical yet constructive approach, he challenges traditional mobility paradigms while developing innovative solutions for urban planning. His research and teaching contribute significantly to understanding how different mobility systems shape public spaces and influence social interactions in urban environments.

Meredith Glaser is a distinguished researcher and educator specializing in sustainable transport policy and urban cycling systems. With an interdisciplinary background in public health and urban planning from the University of California Berkeley, she serves as CEO of the Urban Cycling Institute and Professor of Cycling at Ghent University. Her research focuses on policy innovation, knowledge transfer, and capacity building for implementing sustainable transport goals. She has made significant contributions to urban mobility studies through her work on various European projects, including CYCLEWALK and HANDSHAKE, and co-directs the summer program "Planning the Cycling City." Her expertise extends to teaching at all levels, from undergraduate to professional development, and she frequently provides keynote speeches at international conferences exploring sustainable transport, innovation, and urban design. Her work has been featured in prominent media outlets including The Guardian, Bloomberg, and National Public Radio.