Turning decades of cycling and mobility research into action for cities ready to change how people move.
About the Urban Cycling Institute
Our Mission
The Urban Cycling Institute accelerates the transition to safer, sustainable mobility in cities, by building, transferring and disseminating knowledge that equips the current and next generations of civic leaders & professionals.
Theory of Change
Change in cities does not happen through research alone. It happens when the right people are connected to each other, given the tools to act, and trusted to lead — that's the chain Urban Cycling Institute exists to strengthen.
Nurture Networks
We nurture networks of knowledgeable and empowered practitioners dedicated to understanding change processes in urban and regional transport.
Engage in Learning
Our work builds capacity of individuals and communities to shape the environment and influence the transition to sustainable urban mobility.
Empower Civic Leadership
We equip change makers, local advocates, and community leaders with the tools, training, and resources needed to drive lasting change.
History
The Urban Cycling Institute was originally founded in 2015 at the University of Amsterdam. The Institute quickly grew to include a network of faculty across different discplines.
Demand for our cross-discipline research, insights, workshops and teaching spread throughout many global networks. Reaching enrolments of 25,000 participants across four courses, our courses have earned a reputation as an unrivaled material for learning about cycling.
To meet the growing demand and to increase global impact, in 2023, the Urban Cycling Institute became an independent non-profit (‘stichting’), collaborating closely with universities, industry, advocacy, cities and governments.
Driven by our mission to translate cycling and mobility research into action, our work today has earned a reputation as a critical and comprehensive resource that provides a systems perspective and a fertile ground for learning, exchange, and problem solving.
