[sustran] I-ce, Interactive training courses 1997

[Teatske de Jong]

To all readers of Sustran-discuss,

I am very happy to inform you about the I-ce Interactive Training Course 1997.
We, Jaap Rijnsburger, Oliver Hatch, Roelof Wittink and André Pettinga,
 thought you would surely  be interested insuch an innovative an interesting
 training course on cycling an planning  issues in The Netherlands in early
september. They  are scheduled so that interested people can participate and
then travel to Barcelona in time for the start of the Velocity conference 1997.

We would especially welcome your comments whether you can or cannot be a
participant in this training, about your impresion about this type of training
course and your ideas of other worthwhile subjects for such training courses.

You can announce your participation by e--mail, but please send also a
completed form by mail. On behalf of all  I-ce members,  Oliver Hatch, Jaap
Rijnsburger, Roelof Wittink and Andre Pettinga, I hope to see you in
september.

Teatske de Jong
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Two Interactive training courses in The Netherlands

PROVIDING FOR CYCLING, a practical training course
OLD TOWN NEW TOWN, a study-tour

I-ce, Interface for Cycling Expertise now announces its 1997 training
programme. Two courses will take place in The Netherlands in early
september; PROVIDING FOR CYCLING, a practical training course and
OLD TOWN NEW TOWN,  a study-tour. The courses are scheduled so
that interested people can participate in these courses and then travel
to Barcelona in time for the start of the Velocity conference in 1997.

Both the training courses are intended for those working in the
transport field, and designed to have a direct benefit to the work of
professionals in the field. They are planned to be very practical,
interactive and teach an understanding of the subject that can be
transferred to the home location. The lecturers are professionals in
the field ofcycling issues and the wider transport sector, with many
years of experience in theNetherlands as well as abroad.

People involved in the transport world have heard about or have seen
the Netherlands positive cycle-friendly policies and a wide range of
cycling infrastructure. Delegates onthis I-ce training course will have
the exiting opportunity to not only see the extensiverange of cycling
provisions that exists in the Netherlands, but to do so as part of a
structured and tutored course.

To experience this completely, the sessions will take place both inside
and out. Guest speakers and invitees from the cities to be visited will
give a deeper understanding of all issues involved. An on-site design
workshop at different junctions will challenge the skills by transferring
policy and planning experience onto the streetcorner.

The courses will be based in the very typical Dutch city of Utrecht.
The city is at the heart of the country and has about 235.000 inhabitants.
 Its medieval centre with the unique canals and wharves makes this a
beautiful setting. It is the central interchange of the Dutch railway system,
and within half an hour by train you are in Amsterdam. The combination
of the setting and the citys policies makes it an ideal location for practical
purposes, but also to see how a representative municipality deals with
transport and planning issues.

PROVIDING FOR CYCLING, a practical training course.

This course will address how cycling should be incorporated into all
planning disciplines. The role of manuals will also be highlighted as well
as going to see cycle facilities and traffic-calming in action. It will also
challenge the participant to find answers to a real situation where
cyclists need to be incorporated.

The programme
€ Tuesday 9th September
Arrival of the participants and welcome reception in the evening
€ Wednesday 10th September
Seminars on local policy development and planning issues, designing
from manuals, traffic calming provisions and a study-tour on bike.
€ Thursday 11th September
On-site design workshop and discussion of the process and the
solutions
€ Friday 12th September
Seminar on public participation in planning, a studytour on parking
facilities, evaluation and presentation of the outcome of the design
workshop

Who is in the team
André Pettinga (senior consultant, I-ce president) Wim Mulder (traffic
engineer), Hans de Jong (public participation and road-safety),
Boudewijn Bach (lecturer traffic calming), Arjan Zijlstra (enfb = Dutch
Cyclists Association), Peter van der Sterren (trafficdepartment,
municipality of Utrecht)

OLD TOWN, NEW TOWN, a study- tour

This course is meant for those who want to see how cycling is
incorporated in everyday urban life in three Dutch cities. Amsterdam is
an old city while Almere (in a large polder near Amsterdam) and Houten
(near Utrecht) are the new towns to be visited. Thec ourse will be led
by  those with a good knowledge of the cities involved and their
provisions for cycling. The course will be partly by bike and partly by
coach. The coach tour will give also a good view on the differences in
the Dutch landscape.

The programme
€ Sunday 7th September
Arrival of the participants, welcome and informationpackage at the hotel
lobby
€ Monday 8th September
By train to Amsterdam, bike tour in AmsterdamCentre (morning) and
Amsterdam Docklands afternoon).
€ Tuesday 9th September
Coach tour with short walks in Almere (morning) and in Houten
(afternoon).

Who is in the team
Joep Huffener (traffic department, city of Amsterdam), Paul Kurstjens
(urban planner,city of Utrecht), André Pettinga (senior consultant,
I-ce president)

ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
* Groups
To ensure an efficient and rewarding experience there will be only two
groups with a maximum of twelve participants each. The minimum of
each group is 7. It is possible to register for both courses but it is not
possible to register only for the OldTown New town, a study tour.

* How to book
A booking is accepted after receiving a completed and signed form, or
a photocopy, per participant. A confirmation will be sent on receipt of
this booking form. The payment of the total of fee has to be received
before August 14th. A receipt will be sent after the receival of the
payment. Joining instructions, a final programme and further information
will be sent approximately two weeks before the event. If you want to
know  more about the contents of the course please do not hesitate to
contact Oliver Hatch. For information on the practicalities you can contact
Teatske deJong.

* Attendance fee
Providing for Cycling, a practical training course (PfC) FL2995,-
Old town, New  town, a study-tour (OtNt) FL1395,-
Including for the OtNt are the guided tours, transport by train, bike and bus,
coffee andtea, and an information package. Including for the PfC are the
welcome reception, lectures and guided tours, coffee/tea,lunches on
wednesday and friday, information package, designing materials, a bike
during the course. VAT is not required.
NB The fees do not include overnight accommodation or evening meals.

The fee must be made payable in Dutch guilders to: Postbank Amsterdam,
swiftcode ING-B NL 2A, accountnumber: 552868 of I-ce, Interface for
Cycling Expertise, Gouda (please use abbreviation and full name).

* Cancellation
All cancellation and alterations to the booking must be received in writing.
Cancellations received before August 22th will be refunded the full fee
minus 20% administration and handling costs. Cancellation or non-arrival
after this date will be liable for the full fee.

* Accommodation
I-ce has negotiated a favourable rate with Hotel Smits in the centre of
Utrecht and where the training course will be held. The rate is FL182,- for
double use and FL160,- for single use per room per night including
breakfast and all taxes. This is to be payed during your stay. You can tick
your choice on the booking form. Please do send it back to us as soon as
possible but before August 1th to ensure your accomodation. Due to a big
fair trade in Utrecht arranging hotel accomodation after this date will be very
difficult. If you wish to share a room but you  cannot find a sharing partner,
please contact us, we will try  to help. If you are staying at another place,
please do give us the address, so we can keep in touch.

* Safety
Wearing a helmet is not required in the Netherlands. Because of the good
provisions andincorporation of cycling into everyday traffic cycling is safe.
 If you do not feel secure without a helmet or other safety gear, do not
hesitate to bring your own and wear it. Travel insurance is advisable.

* Disclaimer
I-ce  reserves the right to alter the courses due to unforseen circumstances
and to cancel if the courses are under-subscribed (the minimum is 7
participants). I-ce cannot be held liable for any pre-booked travel or hotel
costs in the event of the courses not going ahead.

ABOUT I-CE, INTERFACE FOR CYCLING EXPERTISE
* I-ce wishes to encourage and facilitate the access to an the exchange of
experience and expertise on cycling. This exchange of cycling experience
between north-south and east-west  is important in the development of
cycling.
 * I-ce seeks to raise awareness of the sustainable aspects of cycling
amongst all decision making individuals, organisations and institutes at all
levels.
* I-ce wants to promote the public debate on cycling and its promotion.
* I-ce seeks to act as a professional Cycling Transfer Point.
* I-ce aims to be an European Entry Point in the growing cycling network
world-wide.
* I-ce supports the safe integration of cycling with public transport and the
other modes of transport in urban and rural situations.
* I-ce also supports the promotion and development of cycling, both for
daily use and recreational purposes.

What are the services of I-ce?
- consultancy for policy development, cycling plans, engineering and
design,
- developing and guidance of training programmes, workshops and
conferences,
- research and methodology development,
- developing strategies for promotion and education campaigns on
cycling, management of cycling projects at all stages,
- networking worldwide,
- and in the near future, a clearing house on cycling issues.

I-ce is an initiative of Jaap Rijnsburger, André Pettinga, Roelof Wittink
and Oliver Hatch.

ABOUT INFORMATION FOR THE TRAINING COURSES

* For information on the practicalities
Teatske de Jong, phone: 00.31.30.2720468
 fax: 00.31.30.2710958, e-mail: teatske at knoware.nl

* For information on the course contents
Oliver Hatch,  phone: 00.44.181.6 745 916
fax: 00.44.181.6 713 386, e-mail: oh at velo-city.org

* Postal address and general information about I-ce
I-ce, Interface for Cycling Expertise, P.O.Box 2476, 3500 GL Utrecht
email: I-ce at cycling.nl

BOOKING FORM
Please complete in readible writing a seperate form for each participant.
You can makephotocopies if you need more forms. It is wise to make a
photocopy of the form to keep for your own adminsitration .

First name: ................................................
Surname : .................................................
Address: ...................................................
Postal Code: .............................................
Country: ...................................................
Position: ...................................................
Organisation: ............................................
Phone work: .............................................
Phone private: .....................................................
Fax: ..........................................................
E-mail : ......................................................

I will attend
0 Providing for Cycling, a practical training course (PfC) and pay FL 2995,-
0 and Old town, New town, a study-tour (OtNt) and pay also FL 1395,-

I will make the fee payable in Dutch guilders to:
bank: Postbank Amsterdam, swiftcode: ING-B NL 2A,  accountnumber
552868
name: I-ce, Interface for Cycling Expertise, Gouda
(please use abbreviation and full name)

I like to make a hotel booking  for 0   4 nights      0    6 nights
0 a single room, rate FL160,-- per night
0 a double room (twin beds), rate FL 182,-- per night
(To be payed during your stay. Accomodation is not guaranteed if
booking is received after August 1th)

0 I wish to share the room with ......................................................
0 I wish to share a room but do not have a sharing partner
0 I1m not staying at Hotel Smits but at
(name)..............................................................................................
(address)..........................................................................................

0 do you have dietary requirements:
                                0  no
                                0  yes .................................(short description)

0 I will travel to Barcelona on    0 saturday      0 sunday
    by       0 train     0 plane      0 bus

What are your special interests in attending these courses?
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Date: ......................   Signature of authorisation:.................................

Please return this form to:
I-ce, Interface for Cycling Expertise   or fax it to: 00.31.30.2 710 958
t.o. Teatske de Jong, PfC/OtNtP.O.Box 2476 3500 GL Utrecht