An internationally renowned bicycle bridge designer will be visiting Peterborough next week to discuss his projects and passion for cycling.
Adriaan Kok, a longtime bridge designer with a focus on bicycle bridges and bicycle infrastructure, has gained international attention with the Hovenring circular bridge in Eindhoven, the fifth largest city in The Netherlands.
The Hovenring is a 70-metre high suspended, circular cycling bridge above a roundabout which opened in 2012.
Kok is currently on a North American tour discussing the project and the impact it has had on the city. He’ll also provide advice on what municipalities can do to become more bicycle-friendly and to improve mobility.
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He will be making a public presentation in Peterborough on Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre.
The event is being hosted by the Regional Tourism Organization 8 and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development and the City of Peterborough.
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Along with Kok’s presentation, the event will feature workshops by the Peterborough Bicycle Advisory Committee, Parks Canada and the city.
Kok is a project manager and designer with ipv Delft, a major Dutch engineering company.
To register for the free event, visit online.
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