🚲 Dutch Cycling Intelligence

Transforming cities through data-driven cycling innovation

We strengthen, accelerate and deepen cycling policy innovation — combining data science, urban planning and cycling expertise to build more accessible, livable cities.

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About DCI

Cycling policy, powered by data

Dutch Cycling Intelligence focuses on strengthening, accelerating and deepening data-driven cycling policy innovation. We develop tools and methods to monitor and evaluate cycling use and behavior across the Netherlands and beyond.

Through national and international research programs, we activate collaboration between governments, businesses, and knowledge institutions — creating real impact through 'living labs' and evidence-based policy making.

Data Analytics
Policy Innovation
Living Labs
Urban Mobility
Sustainability
Safety Research
What We Do

Expertise & Services

From data collection to policy implementation — we cover the full spectrum of cycling intelligence.

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Data Analytics

Developing tools and methods to monitor cycling use and behavior, turning raw data into actionable policy insights for cities and regions.

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Living Labs

Activating collaboration between governments, businesses and knowledge institutions through real-world testing environments for cycling innovation.

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Policy Innovation

Initiating and participating in national and international research programs that shape the future of data-driven cycling policy.

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Digital Twins

Building 3D digital replicas of cities that visualize accessibility bottlenecks and opportunities, enabling smarter urban planning decisions.

Flagship Project

Atlas of the Accessible City

A groundbreaking Digital Twin that transforms how we understand and improve urban accessibility.

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3D Data Visualization

Bottlenecks and opportunities visualized in an interactive 3D city map, making complex data instantly understandable.

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Integrated Data Sources

Combining public and private datasets to generate concrete policy insights — from bus stop walking distances to school bicycle accessibility.

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Real Policy Impact

Freight traffic pressure analysis, accessibility scoring, and evidence-based recommendations for urban planners and policymakers.

Urban planning aerial view

Developed in partnership with LCB and Argaleo

Joost de Kruijf
Founder
Joost de Kruijf
Director — "de fiets professor"

Joost de Kruijf is the driving force behind Dutch Cycling Intelligence. Known throughout the Netherlands as "de fiets professor" (the bicycle professor), he has dedicated his career to advancing data-driven cycling policy innovation.

Previously active at SmartwayZ.NL and a recognized speaker at the prestigious Velo-city Conference, Joost brings together experts in cycling policy, cycling behavior, and infrastructure to create real-world impact.

Based in Hedel, Netherlands, he works at the intersection of data science, urban mobility, and policy — building bridges between academia, government, and industry.

🎓 Data-Driven Policy 🚲 Cycling Expert 🎤 Velo-city Speaker 🤝 SmartwayZ.NL 📍 Hedel, NL
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Partners & Collaborations

Working together with leading universities, research institutions and innovative companies.

ArgaleoDigital Twin Partner
LCBAtlas Co-developer
TU/eEindhoven University of Technology
Tilburg UniversityResearch Partner
BUasBreda University of Applied Sciences
JADSData Science Academy
SmartwayZ.NLMobility Innovation
Netherlands Defence AcademyResearch Partner
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Let's shape the future of cycling together

Whether you're a municipality, research institution, or company working on urban mobility — we'd love to explore how data-driven cycling intelligence can help.

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Hedel, NetherlandsBased in the heart of the Netherlands
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