Zurich, 12-15 May 2022

Mobility Talk

What does it take to make cycling the transport mode of choice for children and senior citizens, the inexperienced and commuters? How do infrastructures and rules need to be changed so that cycling can fulfil its potential and increase the quality of life in cities?

The bicycle relieves cities and agglomerations. It takes up little space and produces neither noise nor CO2. But cycling in urban traffic is still dangerous and discourages many. What does it take to make cycling the transport mode of choice for children and senior citizens, the inexperienced and commuters? How do infrastructures and rules need to be changed so that cycling can fulfil its potential and improve the quality of life in cities? Journalist Peter Röthlisberger welcomes experts and stakeholders to the Mobility Forum.

Mobility bike

How much space can bicycles take up in the city? How do you get bicycle, car and pedestrian traffic past each other? What will mobility in cities look like in the future?

A conversation with:
- Fabienne Perret, Head of the Transport Division of the transport planning office EBP Schweiz AG
- Kathrin Hager, Bicycle Coordinator Civil Engineering Office City of Zurich

Infrastructure and security

How must the infrastructure in cities be adapted to the needs of cyclists? What does the industry have to contribute to their safety? What can the insurance industry do for their safety?

A conversation with:
- Wernher Brucks, Traffic Department, Head of Road Safety Zurich
- Ralph Echensberger, Zurich Insurance, Head of Claims and Member of the Executive Board

Behaviour and skills of cyclists

How do you increase the skills of cyclists? What is the impact of electrification? What influence does age have? How does the brain respond to difficult traffic situations? How important is mental and physical fitness?

A conversation with:
- Barbara Studer, Dr., Neuropsychologist Uni Bern, Owner Hirncoach
- Kurt Egli, Executive Director Pro Velo Winterthur

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