Brussels, Capital of Europe
For several years, Brussels has shown a particularly strong political will to develop cycling. COVID 19 has further accelerated this trend. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Brussels has increased its cycling infrastructure impressively: more than 40 km of cycle paths have been built in a few months to absorb the increasing number of cyclists (+78%!). A new model of urban mobility is therefore being put in place, giving priority to bicycles and micro-mobility in and around the city.
Brussels is firmly committed to an active policy of implementing the ‘Low Emission Zone’ and the generalised ‘Zone 30’ and developing pedestrian zones that free up space for soft mobility.
It is therefore not surprising that cycling and micro-mobility have developed extraordinarily well in recent years (+78% and more than 9.804 179 bicycle trips according to a count carried out in 2022 by Brussels Mobility).
This explains the success of the Bike Brussels exhibition since its first edition.
Brussels is the capital of Europe and as such has a wide national and international influence. The capital is home to all the European and international administrations.
As well as being the national capital, Brussels is also the capital of Europe, and as such has a high profile both within Belgium and internationally. Its position at the crossroads of Europe makes it a hub for different European countries. The capital is home to the various institutions for which the vast majority of European civil servants work.
Gare Maritime of Tour & Taxis – a unique venue
The Tour & Taxis Site is a symbol of urban regeneration in Brussels and the restoration of the city to its people.
2 km from the Grand-Place, this venue has a warm and friendly atmosphere that is ideal for soft mobility. Its central position at the heart of the city, not far from the new pedestrian zone and bike-friendly developments, symbolises the friendlier, more human city of tomorrow.
