About this role
- Transaction and Responsible Investment Services TAUW contact: - Geert Vossen Eindhoven is a key city in the southern province of the Netherlands, and a centre for technology, innovation and higher education. As the city continues to grow, it offers employment opportunities and therefore attracts rising numbers of commuters from nearby towns including Gemert. That puts pressure on the regional road network. To reduce the congestion on the roads and to encourage sustainable mobility, the municipalities between Eindhoven and Gemert set out to develop a fast cycle route. Challenge - Creating a safe route The envisaged route crosses a variety of roads in urban and rural areas. A key challenge was ensuring traffic safety, and designing a safe and comfortable cycling route that could compete with car travel. We were asked to align technical feasibility, costs and spatial integration. That involved balancing differing interests such as traffic requirements and safety, cost, and administrative support from the authorities. Solutions - Safety first TAUW supported the province throughout the project with its collaborative approach. Our consultants worked closely with the province and municipalities to identify ambitions and potential bottlenecks. TAUW was closely involved with the social participation process to create a route that actively encourages people to choose cycling as their preferred mode of travel. Thanks to our experience in infrastructure and engineering we were able to adapt quickly and develop innovative solutions. The route was designed to address and resolve social and traffic safety concerns. The design includes broad and well-lighted cycle lanes as well as cycle bridges and tunnels, ensuring the new route is comfortable, safe and improves traffic flow. We maximised the use of sustainable materials and the application of data to monitor cycling behaviour. Throughout this project, TAUW played a key role in designi...