{"id":5464,"date":"2018-11-09T09:32:43","date_gmt":"2018-11-09T07:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rotterdammakeithappen.bureaurotterdam.nl\/verhaal\/rotterdam-is-hosting-walk21\/"},"modified":"2025-09-22T12:20:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T10:20:19","slug":"rotterdam-is-hosting-walk21","status":"publish","type":"verhaal","link":"https:\/\/rotterdammakeithappen.nl\/en\/stories\/rotterdam-is-hosting-walk21\/","title":{"rendered":"Rotterdam is hosting Walk21!"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s never a dull moment when you\u2019re walking the streets of Rotterdam \u2013 immense skyscrapers, new boutiques, attractive cafes and restaurants \u2013 and the Municipal Executive is intent on increasing the city’s appeal for pedestrians even further. Rotterdam is proud to be hosting the Walk21 international conference, which is an excellent start. The Municipal Executive will benefit from the organisation of this event, which will make Rotterdam even more pedestrian-friendly in years to come.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Approach to pedestrians<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In the context of its new approach to pedestrians, Rotterdam will, among other things, be looking to create a traffic system that stimulates active mobility and communication. This will make the city a more attractive and healthier place. The aim is to achieve a better balance between cars, cyclists, pedestrians and public transport to ensure the sustainable growth of the city.Alderwoman Judith Bokhove (Mobility): ‘We want to make walking in the city both safer and more attractive. Walking is related to many aspects of the city and urban development; it’s about the lay-out of public spaces and mobility, but also about people’s health, economic vitality and the city’s liveability’.\u00a0View this video on Walk21, also featuring mayor Aboutaleb.