Vias: ‘road casualties lower than ever in Q1 of 2021’

May 17, 2021

The number of traffic deaths on Belgian roads decreased by 22% during the first quarter compared to the same period last year. Also, the numThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU aims at zero pollution in air, water, and soil by 2050

May 14, 2021

The European Commission has prepared an ambitious action plan aiming at zero pollution in the air, water, and soil by 2050. It is part of thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

IEA: ‘fastest growth of renewable energy in 20 years’

May 12, 2021

According to a new report of the International Energy Agency (IEA), last year, renewable energy capacity increased at the highest pace in twThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgians disregard traffic rules most of 11 EU countries

May 12, 2021

More than eight out of ten (84%) Belgian drivers readily admit not always respecting traffic rules. This makes them the worst drivers in eleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mechelen wants smoke-free stations and gateways

May 11, 2021

The urban administration in Mechelen wants to make the gateways in the two stations smoke-free. In reaction to the city’s initiative, FederaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Terhills will transport visitors in fully autonomous shuttles

May 10, 2021

The touristic Terhills site in Limburg will have crewless self-driving shuttles on its territory by 2022. The kick-off was given last FridayThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Airlines waves ‘Magritte plane’ goodbye

May 07, 2021

Brussels Airlines’ blue airplane with the white birds painted on it as a tribute to the Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte (°1898 –This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Taxistop now called Mpact with more outspoken mission

May 06, 2021

Taxistop, the platform for shared mobility and the shared Cambio cars, has a new name and logo. The new name – Mpact – is a combination This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Up to €2 000 fine for entering grade crossing

May 05, 2021

People driving up a grade crossing when traffic is obstructed risk being severely fined in the future. The Commission for Mobility ratified This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Oldest bicycle highway (F1) in Flanders gets makeover

May 04, 2021

Flanders’ oldest and most popular bicycle highway (F1) needs a makeover. Although the entire stretch between Antwerp and Brussels via MechelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium goes for three new gas power plants to replace nuclear

May 03, 2021

Belgium is going to build two or three new gas power plants. That is what the De Croo government decided on Friday.  The new plants will haThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New bridge over Albert Channel in Meerhout ready in September

May 03, 2021

On Sunday, a new bridge over the Albert Channel has been installed in Meerhout-Vorst (Antwerp). The new bridge construction fits in the largThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp on its way to a 50/50 modal shift

April 30, 2021

The city of Antwerp has put much effort into realizing the modal shift from fewer cars to more alternative transport means. According to theThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hasselt’s train station gets makeover and new gates

April 29, 2021

Hasselt is renovating its train station. The old building will be freshened up, and safety and accessibility for travelers will improve. TheThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Amsterdam second city IKEA delivers fully electric

April 27, 2021

Amsterdam is – after Shanghai – the second city worldwide where Ikea will deliver its parcels electrically. Twenty-two electric vehiclesThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bicycle bridges inaugurated in Mol and Kuringen

April 26, 2021

Flanders’ bicycle infrastructure has again been improved and expanded this weekend. On Saturday, the last new bicycle bridge for the bicycleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch Go Sharing drops 500 e-scooters in Antwerp

April 23, 2021

Antwerp recently welcomed a new fleet of shared e-scooters. The 400 apple green Go Sharing scooters are riding around in the inner city and This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Limburg bicycle highway F74 course finally defined

April 22, 2021

Flemish authorities and the province of Limburg have traced out the course of the future bicycle highway (F74) between Hasselt and Sint-TruiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Shared Blue-bikes get smart locks

April 22, 2021

Blue-bike, the shared blue bikes platform, and Flemish technology company, Sentinel, are joining forces. Together, they’re going to equip thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

EU: ‘17% fewer deaths on European roads in 2020’

April 21, 2021

Last year, about 18 800 people lost their lives on European roads: 4 000 or 17% less than in 2019. Belgium (-22%) is one of the ten member sThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Six Dutch cities only allow emission-free taxis from 2025

April 20, 2021

Six large cities in the Netherlands have signed an ambitious agreement to ban fossil fuel-powered taxis and only allow (new) emission-free tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Limburg blocks permit for new gas power plant

April 16, 2021

The Limburg province deputation has decided not to grant permission to construct a new gas power plant in Rotem (Dilsen-Stokkem). It’s feareThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

More early and late trains on Belgian government’s wish list

April 15, 2021

The Belgian government wants Belgian rail to become the backbone of the country’s mobility. On Friday, April 2nd, the Minister of Mobility, This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VAB: ‘bicycle’s popularity keeps on growing by 77%’

April 14, 2021

The corona pandemic boosted the popularity of the bicycle, and also, during the first months of 2021, bicycle use increased (+77% in March).This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Record-breaking Belgian registrations of speed pedelecs

April 09, 2021

The registrations of speed pedelecs (1 257 units) in March 2021 were record-breaking: +57,5% more than in March last year. Even compared to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgium first country to monitor nitrogen emissions above sea

April 08, 2021

Belgium is the first country to be able to monitor and maintain nitrogen emissions above the North Sea. According to a press release from thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian entrepreneurs plan night train from Brussels to Berlin

April 07, 2021

Two Flemish entrepreneurs – Louis De Jaeger and Louis Lammertyn – are planning a new night train connection between Brussels and Berlin.This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Wind farms at sea only produce one-third of their capacity

April 06, 2021

Wind farms at sea are only producing one-third of their energy production capacity despite the wind. According to the Belgian Offshore PlThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Efteling opens largest EV charging hub in Benelux

April 02, 2021

Efteling, the fantasy-themed amusement park in Kaatsheuvel, near Tilburg in the Netherlands, just opened the largest charging hub in the BenThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Volvo Cars gives all employees 24 weeks paid parental leave

March 30, 2021

Volvo Cars Family Bond will offer all its employees with at least one year’s service a total of 24 weeks of paid parental leave as of April This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New bicycle highway to Brussels Airport inaugurated

March 30, 2021

The new, long-expected bicycle connection to Brussels Airport was officially inaugurated on Monday. The almost two-kilometer-long bicycle hiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp remains most congested region, even in corona times

March 29, 2021

According to the annual report of the Flemish Traffic Center (Vlaams VerkeersCentrum, VVC), the Antwerp belt-way in the direction of the NetThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Thibaut Georgin new president of NMBS/SNCB

March 29, 2021

Ecolo has nominated Thibaut Georgin (53) the new president of the Belgian railway company. That was confirmed by the Belgian federal MinisteThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

38 000 air pollution-related deaths avoided in EU in 2020

March 26, 2021

Last year, about 38 000 air pollution-related premature deaths were avoided in Europe thanks to the corona measures, the drop in fossil fuelThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Wind farms to shut down once in four weekends in summer’

March 24, 2021

The combined energy production of nuclear power plants, solar panels, and wind farms leads to an electricity surplus and lower or even negatThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Mobility to roll out pavement improvement plan

March 23, 2021

Mobility organization Brussels Mobility is planning to improve, renovate, and make sidewalks in the city more accessible to people with limiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders launches courtesy campaign for cyclist’s safety

March 23, 2021

The Flemish Minister for Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), just launched a courtesy campaign to improve drivers and cyclists’ traffic safeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

First 90-km long rollerblade route links Genk and Hasselt

March 22, 2021

Flanders proudly opened its first rollerblade route on Sunday. The signposted stretch between Hasselt and Genk contains several loops and coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

One-third fewer accidents with game detection system

March 19, 2021

The Flemish Minister for the Environment, Zuhal Demir (N-VA), wants to expand the game detection system along the Limburg roads. The system This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Limburg’s ‘Cycling through Heathland’ bridge ready in May

March 16, 2021

Limburg cyclists soon will have a new cycling attraction. In May, the first cyclists will be able to inaugurate the new cycling bridge in OpThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Minister Peeters: using drones to reduce traffic deaths

March 15, 2021

The Flemish Minister of Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), is working out an innovative plan to reduce the number of traffic deaths drasticThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ford Trucks comes to Belgium and opens first truck webshop

March 11, 2021

Ford Trucks, a joint venture between the American Ford concern and its Turkish partner Koç, is coming to Belgium. This year, Ford Trucks waThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Dutch MOB pleads for ‘woodfire smoke-free’ municipalities

March 10, 2021

The Dutch environmental organization Mobilization for the Environment (MOB) calls on municipalities to become ‘woodfire smoke-free’. In a leThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

BIPT study predicts congested 4G network in Brussels

March 09, 2021

In Brussels, the 4G networks for mobile telephony and data already risk becoming overloaded as soon as this year. That is what a study by teThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Vias: ‘Number of e-bike users doubled in five years’

March 05, 2021

The car remains the most popular means of transport in Belgium, but the number of e-bike users has doubled in five years. Last year, one in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.