Voetgangersbeweging

  Belgium

What we do

The Voetgangersbeweging (Pedestrian Movement) aims to promote walking as human’s most universal means of transportation. We currently have a dual focus, each working under its own brand name

• Octopusplan works on sustainable school transport (walking and cycling), traffic and mobility education at primary schools and road safety in school areas.
• Infopunt Publieke Ruimte (Information Point for Public Spaces) works on the promotion of quality in public spaces as a lever for spatial, social, ecologic and economic development. Attractive and safe public spaces are considered as a basic condition for walking. The organization provides memberships for local authorities, enterprises, schools and individuals.

Our Mission and Vision

We consider walking as the first and most universal transportation mode. The association contributes to sustainable development by promoting and stimulating sustainable mobility and sejourning, in interaction with other road users and the environment.

Walking is the most common mode of mobility worldwide. Moreover, walking is more than just a means of transportation. We walk to discover our environment, to exercise, to meet people, to do shopping, to relax, to clear our minds, etc. Walking is good for the local economy, health, mobility and the environment.

However, public space does not always invite you to go on foot. Streets and squares are too often designed with a view to a smooth flow of traffic and sufficient parking spaces. Investing in pedestrian infrastructure often comes last, “because the pedestrian will be fine”.

That is why the Pedestrian Movement is committed to quality, pleasant and safe living environments in which people like to go out on the street. We encourage and promote sustainable travel behavior, with special attention to pedestrians.