NEWS AND PROJECTS

'I have a dream' - the relevance of ingenuity

November 2020

Autumn is traditionally a time of the year that Dutch traffic engineers meet at specially organised events to exchange ideas, policies and experiences. Because of Covid-19, this year's events were moved online. Loendersloot did an online presentation about the importance of ingenuity. Read more

Step-by-step towards pedestrian policies: Walkability

October 2020

At Loendersloot, we are currently putting international principles to work to implement new pedestrian policies on various projects. Besides safety, ‘walking quality’ is taken into account, as well as integration with mobility hubs, logistic hubs and city redevelopment. Read more

12½ years of Loendersloot

September 2020

In this article, we look back into the history of Loendersloot. In the past 12½ years consultant Ruben Loendersloot's one-man operation grew into a consultancy firm with nearly 30 employees. Read more

Marking the way to a safer cycle path

August 2020

Loendersloot Groep and Keuzeweg research in partnership with CROW ways to realise safer and more future-proof bicycle paths by improving cycle path markings. Read more

Audit Connected Vehicle Signal Control (CVSC)

July 2020

Loendersloot is now carrying out audits to evaluate the operations of intelligent Traffic Light Installation (iTLI). We also took part in a trial for cyclist’s inclusion of iTLI operations. Read more

Dynamic parking standards for the future

June 2020

Why is car parking capacity being planned for peak moments only? In the USA’s State of Transportion Planning 2020 we provide an economically much more viable and sustainable alternative. Read more

Mobility during and after Covid19 Part 2: The Motor Bike

May 2020

Covid19 and its lock-down have far reaching consequences for our society. In this second Covid19 update, Loendersloot looks into the role of the motorbike. Its attributes naturally fit the bill for social distancing and there are more advantages! Read more

Mobility during and after Covid19

April 2020

Covid19 and its lock-down have far reaching consequences for our society. Loendersloot bundled responses regarding mobility issues, offering an overview and analysis, with courtesy of all quoted mobility thinkers worldwide. Read more

AnyOneCanRide - Cycling for blind people - The Netherlands

March 2020

‘AnyOneCanRide’ is a project which enables blind people to ride a bicycle with support of a buddy. Founder Yossi Kats visited the Dutch Bicycle Centre in The Netherlands for a demonstration. Loendersloot is now organising a pilot for The Netherlands. Read more

Regeneration for Dutch new towns

February 2020

Loendersloot did an analysis of barriers and opportunities for smart mobility in Dutch new town Nieuwegein, with special attention to the connections between the town centre and the rest of the town. Read more

Veloroute Münster – A German Cycling Super Highway underway

January 2020

Loendersloot has done research for Münster City Council in Germany for the best route options for a new cycling super highway according to Dutch standards to nearby Nutteln town. Read more

Brainstorming towards 2020; with flow!

December 2019

At Loendersloot in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, senior engineer Alexander Beterams and mobility consultants Koen Beekhuis and Hilde Oudman are looking into the mobility trends for 2020. They share a passion for mobility, looking for synergy. Read more

New cargo bike research Groningen supports nationwide findings

December 2019

Loendersloot Group’s latest research, in conjunction with Groningen City Council, shows that most problems with cargo bikes occur due to issues with rules en regulations. Read more

RESOLVE Conference in Milevsko – Czech Republic

November 2019

Loendersloot Group remains popular as a speaker on mobility conferences across Europe. Recently, we were invited to do a presentation on a mobility conference in the Czech Republic. Read more

Free Float Mobility in Amsterdam, Brussels and Madrid

October 2019

In collaboration with Brussel's 'Vrije Universiteit', Loendersloot conducted a study into policy development and regulation with regard to "free float" mobility, generally known as shared electronic scooters. Read more

Light Electronic Cargo Vehicles for inspection and maintenance

September 2019

Loendersloot is now using its recently purchased e-cargo bike for the transport of materials for traffic measures, which has advantages in places that are difficult to access by car. Read more

Charging points survey electric vehicles Eindhoven

July 2019

Loendersloot is participating in a survey of Eindhoven City council regarding electric vehicle charging points. These enhanced data will empower the council to response quickly to enquiries for electric charging points by its citizens. Read more

FiRus Cycling Tourism St Petersburg - Finland

June 2019

Loendersloot has recently carried out a site survey within the FiRus project in the border region between the Finnish town Laapeenranta and the city of St. Petersburg. The city of St Petersburg is investigating the potential and opportunities to develop cycling tourism in this beautiful region. Read more

Drawdown Scaling Challenge

April 2019

What happens if you apply the concept of TV programme Big Brother to the theme of climate change? Then you get ten young professionals staying for a week in a log cabin on a Dutch moor, brainstorming about serious CO2 reduction. Loendersloot was there. Read more

New design for Cycling Super Highways

March 2019

Loendersloot developed a new design standard for cycle path markings in partnership with KeuzeWeg and Van Rens Mobility. The standard is designed to prevent one-sided accidents from happening. Pilot sections have been put in place on the Utrecht-Amersfoort Cycling Super Highway. Read more

Rail corridor Rotterdam-Genua

February 2019

Loendersloot does research into the cooperation between European regions with regards to railway infrastructure improvement projects, focusing on the role of the Interregional Alliance for the Rhine Alpine Corridor (EGTC). Read more here. Read more

Trade mission Colombia

December 2018

Loendersloot took part in a Dutch trade mission in Colombia from 29 November until 2 December. The country organised it's first national cycling congress in its capital Bogota. Read our report here. Read more

Research shows demand for ‘Flo’

November 2018

‘Flo’ is a system integrator facilitating cyclists on cycle paths approaching junctions with separate flows for motorists and cyclists. Research by Utrecht University also indicated that the cycling public would like to see the Flo on other routes. Read more

New methodology for side markings

October 2018

Loendersloot has developed a new method to review riding comfort and safety on existing cycle paths. The main aim of the project is to develop a set of attributes to determine whether side markings could provide improvement to the path’s comfort and safety. Read more

ITS in Copenhagen

September 2018

Loendersloot was present at the Intelligent Transport Systems World Congres 2018 in Copenhagen. Senior Consultant Kees den Hollander worked with Copenhagen City Council and stressed how ITS will reshape lives for millions of people. Read more

Keep Roermond on the move

March 2018

Keep Roermond on the move (Dutch ‘Roermond bereikbaar’) is an initiative of Roermond city council, Limburg province and the Dutch department for Infrastructure and Water Management. Loendersloot is providing a coordinator for this partnership. Read more

Master Plan Cycling Super Highway Utrecht-Amersfoort

February 2017

Loendersloot worked on a master plan for a cycling super highway between the cities of Utrecht and Amersfoort in Utrecht province, The Netherlands. These cities are just 13 miles apart. Read more