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What can we learn from Utrecht’s rush hour? Co-founder of the international Transition Network movement Rob Hopkins discusses positive futures in our conversation of the week on Hay Festival Anytime.

#🇳🇱 Netherlands is turning bike rides into clean energy! In cities like Amsterdam, smart bike paths are being designed with solar panels and energy-generating systems. Every ride contributes to powering streetlights, traffic systems, and public spaces. With millions of cyclists using the lanes daily, even small amounts of energy add up. A brilliant way to combine sustainability, mobility, and innovation in one smart solution. 🚲⚡ Turning movement into momentum for a greener future.

Circular. Social. Local. In Rotterdam, the growth of cycling brings a new challenge: safe, accessible bike parking in busy neighborhoods. The solution? Fietstrommels (bike drums) made from 98% reused materials produced in partnership with Rotterdam Inclusief, supporting inclusive employment. Together with @gemeenterotterdam and @fietshangar, these smart storage solutions are creating cleaner streets, meaningful jobs, and a more sustainable city for everyone.

In the Netherlands, cycling and public transport aren’t competitors—they’re teammates. Invest in one, and the other gets stronger. Nowhere is this clearer than at railway stations, where every design decision sharpens the bike infrastructure network and makes the door-to-door journey even smoother.

🇳🇱 In the Netherlands, special bike paths generate small amounts of electricity every time someone rides over them, and with thousands of cyclists daily in cities like Amsterdam, this smart and sustainable innovation helps power streetlights and build a greener future. ⚡🌱#reel #fyp #funny #fun #instagram

The cycling infrastructure in Utrecht, Netherlands, is next level! 🚲 It’s home to the world’s largest bike parking garage with space for 12,000 bicycles. Future of urban travel? 🇳🇱 ​#utrecht #cycling #netherlands #sustainabletravel #bikecity

The Netherlands is lighting the future — naturally 🌿💡 Algae-filtered streetlights now glow softly at night While quietly purifying the surrounding air. Cyclists and walkers breathe cleaner with every ride. Innovation meets sustainability on every street corner. A brighter path that protects the planet. Small lights. Big environmental impact. #Netherlands #GreenInnovation #SustainableLiving #CleanAir #EcoFriendly

#netherlands🇳🇱 is turning bike rides into electricity 🚴‍♂️⚡ Special smart roads capture the energy from cyclists and store it to power streetlights at night. Projects like SolaRoad show how everyday movement can help create cleaner cities. A smart step toward sustainable transportation 🌱

🇳🇱 In the Netherlands, special bike paths generate small amounts of electricity every time someone rides over them, and with thousands of cyclists daily in cities like Amsterdam, this smart and sustainable innovation helps power streetlights and build a greener future. ⚡🌱#reel #fyp #funny #fun #instagram

🇳🇱Netherlands is building roads that glow at night! Using glow-in-the-dark paint and solar-powered technology, Dutch bike paths light up after sunset without traditional streetlights. Some roads even generate solar energy while people ride across them. A smart, sustainable future • powered by innovation and everyday movement #practicalkeish

#. Netherlands is turning bike paths into power stations! Using solar road panels, every ray of sunlight that touches the cycling lanes generates clean electricity. Thousands of cyclists ride over them daily, while the panels quietly send energy to nearby homes and streetlights. In cities like Amsterdam, innovation blends with everyday life—proving that even a simple bike ride can help build a smarter, more sustainable future. Brazil is transforming sunlight into public power ☀️🇧🇷 With large-scale solar panels installed over highways and rooftops, everyday sunshine is converted into clean electricity. In busy cities like São Paulo, this renewable energy helps power streetlights and public facilities. A bold step toward a greener, smarter future 🌱⚡

#. Netherlands is turning bike paths into power stations! Using solar road panels, every ray of sunlight that touches the cycling lanes generates clean electricity. Thousands of cyclists ride over them daily, while the panels quietly send energy to nearby homes and streetlights. In cities like Amsterdam, innovation blends with everyday life—proving that even a simple bike ride can help build a smarter, more sustainable future. Brazil is transforming sunlight into public power ☀️🇧🇷 With large-scale solar panels installed over highways and rooftops, everyday sunshine is converted into clean electricity. In busy cities like São Paulo, this renewable energy helps power streetlights and public facilities. A bold step toward a greener, smarter future 🌱⚡