How will we get our city supplied in the future?
The City of Groningen considers the role that cargo-bikes will play in urban logistics as one of great potential, and a considerable contribution to a more pleasant city environment.

The Municipality of Groningen is working on a future-proof and accessible city centre that invites you to walk and cycle in an environment with as few obstacles as possible. Obviously, a lively inner city cannot do without supplies, but we do think we should organize it cleaner and smarter. In its new urban logistics policy, Groningen is introducing zero emission logistics in 2025, a larger zone with time windows and a new system for exemptions. These new measures should also contribute to stimulating the use of cargo-bikes.

There is already an incredible amount of cycling in Groningen: we may well be the cycling capital of the world. In terms of individual transport, the bicycle is undisputedly number one in Groningen, but when it comes to transporting goods we still have a lot to gain. Our next goal: to become a cargo-bike capital. With optimal cycling logistics  and by replacing as many vans as possible with cargo-bikes.

Many of Groningen’s cargo-bike initiatives are happening in co-operation with companies, showing how crucial private enterprise is to this transformation. In fact, some of the most promising business opportunities in the field of urban logistics lie in figuring out how best to bring various elements together, developing both the software and hardware that will help a city or region thrive.