Meredith Glaser

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.