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CAIRGO BIKE - Clean AIR GO cargo BIKE Brussels Capital Region, Belgium
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Air quality
Edit 24 December 2024
by Giacomo Lozzi

Rethinking parking: How Brussels is making space for cargo bikes

A cargo bike parked in Brussels
A cargo bike parked in Brussels
As cargo bikes gain popularity, Brussels is addressing the challenges of parking, theft, and accessibility through innovative policies and collaborations. From converting car spaces to creating dedicated hubs, the Region is setting the stage for cargo bikes to become central to sustainable urban mobility.
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