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Cities for PeopleHow Brussels is embracing
the sharing economyCrowdsourcing Week23 November 2016
Floris TACKAttaché General Policy and Legal Affairs
Brussels Capital Region
1.200.000 inhabitants• 50% owns a car
• 50% of trips is shorter than 5km• Of which 55% by car
400.000 daily commuters• 225.000 by car
• A high share of company cars
A City for Cars
Challenges
• Improving public space• Meeting places for citizens• High quality of life• Low pollution
• Improving mobility• Increased accessibility• Mobility mix• Modal shift
A City for People
Projects
Improving public spaceA City for People
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Improving public spaceA City for People
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Improving mobilityA City for People
Projects
Improving mobilityA City for People
Sharing initiatives
“transport goods” >> “transport services”
Sharing: Impact on public space
More and better public space• Fewer vehicles (lanes) • Road specialisation• Less need for parking • Decentralised parking
Cleaner and safer public space
Sharing: Impact on mobility
Modal shift and mobility mix• Fewer vehicles (traffic jams)• More transport options• Conscious decisions
Increased accessibility for all citizens
Conclusion
Sharing = Caringfor the people in Brussels
