{"id":3596,"date":"2025-12-15T18:15:46","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T17:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextmobility.be\/?p=3596"},"modified":"2025-12-08T18:42:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T17:42:39","slug":"copenhagenize-index-2025-belgian-cities-ghent-antwerp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextmobility.be\/en\/post\/copenhagenize-index-2025-belgian-cities-ghent-antwerp\/","title":{"rendered":"Copenhagenize Index 2025: Belgian Cities Shine on the Global Cycling Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ghent in 3rd place globally, Antwerp in the top 10, Brussels progressing&#8230; The Copenhagenize Index 2025 &#8211; EIT Urban Mobility Edition confirms that Belgium is establishing itself as a major player in cycling mobility in Europe. For companies looking to implement a sustainable mobility policy, these results offer valuable lessons and concrete opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Copenhagenize Index: the global reference for bicycle-friendly cities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Published in November 2025, the Copenhagenize Index evaluates 100 cities from 44 countries according to 13 indicators grouped into three pillars:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Safe &amp; Connected Infrastructure<\/strong>: bicycle infrastructure, bicycle parking, traffic calming, safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Usage &amp; Reach<\/strong>: bicycle modal share, modal share growth, women&#8217;s share of bicycle trips, bike-share systems, cargo bikes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Policy &amp; Support<\/strong>: political commitment, advocacy, image of the bicycle, urban planning<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This rigorous methodology makes it <strong>the international reference<\/strong> for evaluating a city&#8217;s bicycle-friendliness, far beyond a simple ranking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ghent: the revolution of a medium-sized city that became a global model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3rd place globally: a remarkable achievement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With an overall score of <strong>67.6 points<\/strong>, Ghent climbs to 3rd place globally, ahead of Amsterdam (4th) and behind Utrecht and Copenhagen. It&#8217;s <strong>the best-ranked Belgian city<\/strong> and an inspiring example for any medium-sized city seeking to transform its mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ghent&#8217;s detailed scores:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Infrastructure: 59.2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usage: 66.1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy: <strong>83.1<\/strong> (exceptional score)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What particularly distinguishes Ghent is its remarkable policy score of 83.1, the highest in the ranking. This testifies to <strong>strong and consistent political commitment<\/strong> over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 2017 circulation plan: the decisive turning point<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ghent&#8217;s transformation is based on a <strong>bold circulation plan<\/strong> implemented in 2017. The goal wasn&#8217;t to ban cars, but to rethink the hierarchy of movement by prioritizing active mobility and public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The results are spectacular:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bicycle modal share: <strong>34%<\/strong> (versus 22% ten years ago)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nearly <strong>20 km of bicycle streets<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over <strong>300 km of protected bicycle lanes<\/strong> strategically placed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connection to the regional cycle superhighway network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The city center was transformed: motorized traffic redirected to the ring road, parking moved underground, and freed space converted into public squares, bicycle streets, and calmed zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lessons for businesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ghent demonstrates that <strong>political consistency<\/strong> takes precedence over massive investment. Since 1992, the city has built its strategy around four pillars: functional infrastructure, parking, awareness, and dedicated governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a company established in Ghent or a similar city, this means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employees who can truly use bicycles daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mature and safe cycling infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abundant bicycle parking solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An ecosystem favorable to company bikes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Antwerp: the successful marriage of port and bicycle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8th place: when industry and cycling coexist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Antwerp proves that a <strong>port and industrial city<\/strong> can also be a bicycle-friendly city. With <strong>64.4 points<\/strong>, Belgium&#8217;s largest municipality ranks 8th globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Antwerp&#8217;s detailed scores:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Infrastructure: 51.2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usage: <strong>75.4<\/strong> (exceptional score)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy: 63.9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The exceptional usage (75.4) demonstrates that Antwerp residents have massively adopted cycling in their daily trips. <strong>55% of commuting trips<\/strong> by bicycle are made by women, a sign of real democratization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An ambitious infrastructure strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Antwerp has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nearly <strong>600 km of protected bike lanes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>22 km of bicycle streets<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over <strong>70% of streets<\/strong> in 30 km\/h zones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>&#8220;100 missing links&#8221;<\/strong> program: major investments in underpasses and bridges to ensure route continuity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bicycle parking innovation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a dense city where many homes lack bicycle storage space, Antwerp has developed an <strong>innovative approach<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over <strong>60 neighborhood parking sites<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over <strong>1,600 spaces<\/strong> available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conversion of underused premises into secure bicycle parking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessible subscription system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>adaptive reuse<\/strong> offers a transferable model for other cities facing similar challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implications for Antwerp businesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For companies based in Antwerp, these results mean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A pool of employees already accustomed to cycling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extensive cycling infrastructure facilitating company bikes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innovative bicycle parking solutions to replicate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ability to rely on a well-established cycling culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Antwerp&#8217;s challenge remains to <strong>maintain this momentum<\/strong> while navigating the complexity of its port and industrial development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brussels: encouraging progress (32nd place)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specific assets and challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Brussels ranks <strong>32nd globally<\/strong> with <strong>50.0 points<\/strong>. For a densely populated and multilingual European capital, this position reflects both real progress and persistent challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brussels&#8217; detailed scores:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Infrastructure: 42.6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usage: 54.2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy: 44.2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The usage score of 54.2 shows that Brussels residents are increasingly using bicycles, despite infrastructure still under development (42.6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The capital&#8217;s specifics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Brussels faces unique challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High <strong>traffic density<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shared competencies between 19 municipalities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Significant transit traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sometimes hilly terrain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet the city has made notable progress in recent years, with the expansion of low-emission zones, new cycle paths, and the development of the Villo! system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opportunities for Brussels businesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For companies in the capital:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Significant <strong>growth potential<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A population increasingly receptive to cycling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regional incentives for soft mobility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The opportunity to position as pioneers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies investing now in <strong>bicycle mobility solutions<\/strong> in Brussels will benefit from the continuous improvement of infrastructure and the cultural acceleration toward active mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What these rankings mean for your company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Location matters enormously<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Copenhagenize Index results confirm what the federal mobility survey revealed: <strong>local context is determinant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A company in Ghent can rely on mature infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Antwerp, you benefit from a strong cycling culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Brussels, you ride a wave of transformation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <strong>company travel plan<\/strong> must adapt to this specific context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Cycling infrastructure boosts usage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Copenhagenize Index demonstrates a direct correlation between infrastructure quality and usage. Cities investing in <strong>safe and continuous bike lanes<\/strong> see their modal share explode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For companies, this means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verifying the quality of cycling access to your sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investing in <strong>charging infrastructure<\/strong> for electric bikes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating <strong>secure and covered bicycle parking<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting up changing rooms and showers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The electric bike is a game-changer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Copenhagenize Index 2025 notes spectacular progress in <strong>electrically-assisted bicycles<\/strong>. This trend, confirmed by the Belgian federal survey (64% of cycling km are electric), significantly expands the potential of company bikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an electric bike:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Home-to-work distances up to <strong>15-20 km<\/strong> become comfortable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Terrain is no longer an obstacle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical effort is controlled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrival at the office remains professional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Diversity is an indicator of maturity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best-ranked cities are distinguished by <strong>cyclist diversity<\/strong>: women (55% in Antwerp), children, seniors, all socio-economic profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For companies, this means that <strong>company bike vs company car<\/strong> is no longer a marginal choice but a mainstream option attracting all employee profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Political consistency inspires corporate consistency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ghent&#8217;s success is based on <strong>30 years of consistent policy<\/strong>. Companies can draw inspiration from this approach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Define a clear <strong>internal mobility policy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inscribe it long-term (not a fad)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobilize all departments (HR, facility, IT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measure and communicate progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concretely: how to leverage these results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For companies in Ghent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your assets:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>World-class cycling infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very established cycling culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abundant bicycle parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Priority actions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offer the <strong>mobility budget<\/strong> with attractive bicycle options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invest in <strong>company electric bike fleets<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize inter-company <strong>cycling challenges<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make cycling an element of your employer brand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For companies in Antwerp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your assets:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong bicycle adoption (75.4 in usage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extensive 600 km network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innovative parking solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Priority actions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Negotiate <strong>collective subscriptions<\/strong> to neighborhood bike parking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop <strong>cargo bikes<\/strong> for urban logistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create <strong>partnerships<\/strong> with local cycling actors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Draw inspiration from Antwerp&#8217;s space reuse model<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For companies in Brussels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your assets:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ongoing transformation dynamic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receptive population (54.2 in usage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available regional incentives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Priority actions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Become an <strong>early adopter<\/strong> to benefit from support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Massively invest in <strong>internal infrastructure<\/strong> (parking, showers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train and <strong>raise awareness<\/strong> among employees (sustainable mobility coaching)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Actively participate in <strong>advocacy<\/strong> to improve local infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toward corporate mobility inspired by champions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Copenhagenize Index 2025 doesn&#8217;t just rank cities. It reveals <strong>recipes for success<\/strong> and conditions for transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 5 principles of champion cities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Long-term vision<\/strong>: Ghent has been planning since 1992<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continuous investment<\/strong>: no stop-and-go<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Systemic approach<\/strong>: infrastructure + parking + awareness + governance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Measurement and adaptation<\/strong>: collect data, adjust continuously<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Political courage<\/strong>: dare to redistribute public space<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>These principles apply perfectly to <strong>corporate mobility policies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Belgian opportunity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With three cities in the global top 32, including one in the top 3, Belgium has a <strong>cycling ecosystem<\/strong> among the best in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Belgian companies, this is a unique opportunity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attract <strong>international talent<\/strong> sensitive to quality of life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Significantly reduce <strong>company carbon footprint<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decrease <strong>mobility costs<\/strong> (parking, vehicle fleet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve employee <strong>health and well-being<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Position as a <strong>responsible employer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: from ranking to action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Copenhagenize Index 2025 demonstrates that cycling is no longer a niche mode of transport but a <strong>strategic pillar<\/strong> of modern urban mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Belgian companies, the excellent results of Ghent, Antwerp, and Brussels&#8217; progress create an extremely favorable context for implementing <strong>sustainable mobility solutions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re an HR manager, CEO, CFO, or Facility manager, three questions arise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where does your company stand<\/strong> relative to the standards established by these champion cities?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to leverage<\/strong> your city&#8217;s favorable local context?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What concrete actions<\/strong> to launch in the next 6 months?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The transformation of corporate mobility won&#8217;t happen overnight. But as Ghent has demonstrated, <strong>consistency and perseverance<\/strong> transform entire cities. Companies adopting the same approach will transform their mobility and, consequently, their employer attractiveness and environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cycling isn&#8217;t the future of urban mobility. It&#8217;s the <strong>present<\/strong>, as proven by the Copenhagenize Index 2025. The real question is no longer &#8220;should I invest in cycling?&#8221; but &#8220;how to accelerate this transformation in my company?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eiturbanmobility.eu\/the-copenhagenize-index-2025-eit-urban-mobility-edition-reveals-the-best-bicycle-friendly-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source: The Copenhagenize Index 2025 &#8211; EIT Urban Mobility Edition<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is your company ready to join the movement?<\/strong> Whether you&#8217;re based in Ghent, Antwerp, Brussels, or elsewhere in Belgium, let&#8217;s discuss how to transform these urban successes into opportunities for your corporate mobility policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ghent in 3rd place globally, Antwerp in the top 10, Brussels progressing&#8230; The Copenhagenize Index 2025 &#8211; EIT Urban Mobility Edition confirms that Belgium is establishing itself as a major player in cycling mobility in Europe. 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