As cities rush to promote cycling, a critical question emerges: Are we creating new urban conflicts? While cycling infrastructure expands, pedestrians, especially the most vulnerable, often find their space and safety compromised. This tension reveals a deeper challenge: How can data and policy design equitable, inclusive public spaces that prioritize people, not just modes?
Instead of top-down presentations, we invite you to a participatory workshop to explore the raw realities of data-driven decision-making. Together, we’ll have a loot at:
The data dilemma: Fixed counters, GPS traces, qualitative data, surveys —what actually works to capture the needs of all active mobility users? Where do these tools work or fall short?
The action gap: From dashboards to policy, how do we translate data into just outcomes? Share your wins, fails, and the barriers (budget, privacy, political will) that hold us back.
The equity test: How can we ensure cycling progress doesn’t come at the expense of pedestrians, children, or people with disabilities? What metrics and methods center their voices?
Format: Bring your data questions, we’ll use real-world case studies (from Eco-Counter’s global projects) to spark debate: What if we designed data analysis with conflict resolution and equity in mind?
Laurent Guennoc is Eco-Counter Market Leader for Active Transportation. He graduated in engineering in France before moving into marketing and international sales. Over the last 15 years, Laurent Guennoc has been helping Eco-Counter to bring patented and accurate technology to different cities in the world wishing to better understand pedestrian and bicycle flows. Based on its many years of experience throughout the world, he provides cities wishing to foster and secure active travel develop their cycling experience with real decision-making tools.