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Redacteur: Carrier Magazine /// Co-organiser: International Cargo Bike Festival /// Copywriter, Translator and Subtitler
Thanks to you Natalia, as well as to your panel-mates Eileen, Angela and moderator Margot, for bringing this subject to life at the International Cargo Bike Festival. I'm more and more aware of my significant privilege as a white, hetero, able-bodied male from a wealthy country. I think it's perhaps *because* of this that Jos and I are in this for the long-haul. We're planning to keep learning, listening and pushing until *everyone* can fulfil their potential in this space without barriers; regardless of gender, nationality, race, disability, sexual orientation or ethnic origin. Cargo bikes are for everyone and will only make the gigantic impact they are capable of making upon the world if we're all able to benefit - and contribute - on a truly equitable footing. For me, that's a no-brainer, but there are still significant obstacles in the way of this vision. The session will be up on YouTube soon - stay tuned for updates on that...
What does #diversity mean to you? Last week Margot Daris started our "Diversity in Cycle Logitics" panel by asking me, Angela van der Kloof and Eileen Niehaus this question. Similar to other buzzwords, "diversity" became so fashionable lately, at least in my professional circle, that its original meaning is getting lost in various interpretations. Very often diversity is confused with female representation. Although, we still have to speak about female representation, diversity is a much broader area of exploration. There is still a lot to learn about it but we can all start with the "awareness of our own privileges" quoting Angela van der Kloof. It's been a pleasure to exchange and learn from my co-speakers about training, safety, and differences in cycling behavior based on socio-demographic factors. But what I really loved is the reaction of the audience and questions: ❔ How to engage more women in cycle logistics? ❔ How to make delivery cyclists with migration background feel safe at work? ❔ What are the recommendations to motivate more people to cycle? 🙌 Thank you Jos Sluijsmans and Tom Parr for pushing for diversity in the International Cargo Bike Festival.