MENSenSTRAAT

  Netherlands

What we do

MENSenSTRAAT (STREETS for ALL) is a network in the Netherlands that aims to make every street safe and enjoyable for all sorts of people in their various walks of life.

Committed to attractive, safe and accessible streets for people. Public space belongs to all of us: to move around and to enjoy the outdoors. There must be room for walkers and cyclists, children and the elderly, strollers and sun enjoyers. Motorized traffic should not push away healthy forms of exercise and mobility.

Our Mission and Vision

The foundation aims to commit itself as broadly as possible to the interests of everyone, regardless of age or physical or mental condition, who uses or wants to use public space on foot, with or without the support of aids, including participation in traffic.

To this end, the foundation strives for a healthy, safe, clean and, above all, attractive living environment with inviting streets, squares and parks, which enables the greatest possible independent freedom of movement for everyone and promotes healthy mobility.

We support:

• Pedestrians and Cyclists to move on safe routes in a healthy lifestyle;
• Passengers to find attractive routes to/from public transport;
• Children to play and expand their world;
• Youngsters to go around town independently;
• People with functional limitations to participate in daily life;
• Senior Citizens to keep on living at home in their own neighbourhood;
• Neighbours to meet one another informally;
• Residents to add personal elements to the streetscape;
• Visitors to enjoy other places and watch people go by;
• Entrepreneurs to serve the needs of people on the street;
• Passers-by to keep an eye on the street, enhancing social safety.