The Netherlands Mobility Panel
helps us to determine
the role transport plays in
the lives of millions of people in the Netherlands.
When people’s lives change,
the way they get around changes too.
That provides us with important figures and insights.
Let’s take a look at Sandra and Robert’s family...
Sandra just started a new job
at an office in the big city.
She used to enjoy cycling to work,
but now she has to go by car every day.
That means she’s often stuck in traffic.
Which is annoying for Robert,
because he has to cycle to the supermarket again.
Nowadays, he prefers to order online
and have their groceries delivered at home.
When grandma and grandpa come over to baby-sit,
they take the bus.
They used to cycle,
but ever since grandpa had an accident,
they haven’t felt like cycling anymore.
The Netherlands Mobility Panel’s findings
give us insights into the relationship
between changing personal circumstances
and travel behaviour,
and how it evolves over time.
These insights are used by the
Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment
to establish suitable policies for the future
so we can keep the Netherlands
moving smoothly, safely and comfortably.