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SUMMARY:Governing social inclusion of the Dutch urban cycling infrastructu
 re through design - Rafaela Karaviotou
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DESCRIPTION:This research explores the role of the design of Dutch urban c
 ycling infrastructure in supporting social inclusion for people with physi
 cal and cognitive disabilities. While the Netherlands is recognized for it
 s high-quality cycling systems globally\, evidence shows that not all user
 s benefit equally. Wide ranging cycling speeds\, complex traffic environme
 nts and physical design elements often create physical and psychological d
 iscomfort for more vulnerable cyclists. As a result\, some people may expe
 rience feelings of stress and a sense of rejection from public space\, oft
 en leading them to dropping cycling altogether. \n\nFocusing on the city o
 f Utrecht as a study area\, one of the largest cities in the Netherlands w
 ith a very prominent cycling culture\, this research explores the role of 
 cycling infrastructure design in shaping inclusive mobility. The methodolo
 gy included interviews with experts from organizations relevant to cycling
 \, infrastructure design and inclusivity and with practitioners: people wi
 th physical and/or cognitive disabilities. Other data were derived from fi
 eld observations of Utrecht’s cycling infrastructure\, and policy docume
 nts. The data gathering and analysis was informed by theories and perspect
 ives of Design that influences Social Practices (DiSP) and inclusive desig
 n theory\, emphasizing the role of the built environment in enabling or co
 nstraining behavior. \n\nThe study findings identify which elements of cyc
 ling infrastructure design in Utrecht cause unequal inclusion concerns amo
 ng people with disabilities\, along with the kinds of design interventions
  to better accommodate diverse users. By reframing cycling infrastructure 
 beyond productivity and efficiency\, this research contributes to the broa
 der mobility discourse by highlighting the importance of user experience\,
  safety and accessibility. It emphasizes the significance of more inclusiv
 e design approaches that prioritize diverse needs\, ultimately supporting 
 just urban mobility systems.
LOCATION:Plenary room (Lecture Room 2.2)
URL:https://pretalx.com/crbam-2026/talk/S7ZKG9/
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