To make mobility accessible for everyone, the New Mobility Foundation supports the Virtual Public Transport solution developed by Changefied: a virtual learning environment that helps people learn to travel independently by public transport. Through realistic simulations, users build confidence, become familiar with the public transport system, and overcome barriers such as anxiety, unfamiliarity, or cognitive challenges.

Through this collaboration, we contribute to reducing transport poverty and improving access to education, employment, and social participation.
At the New Mobility Foundation, we believe that everyone has the right to equal opportunities, regardless of where they live or their socioeconomic status. Mobility should never be a barrier to accessing healthcare, education, employment, or social networks.

Social Mobility Zwolle is a pilot project aimed at improving the mobility of residents aged 65+ in Zwolle and is an initiative of the National Senior Citizens Fund. By better aligning supply and demand in the area of mobility, we aim to support this group in finding suitable transportation solutions. This project will be carried out in 2025 and aims to develop a scalable methodology that can also be applied in other regions.

The goal of Social Mobility Zwolle is to bundle mobility services and offer them tailored to the 65+ residents of Zwolle. This is achieved by:

The ultimate goal is for residents aged 65 and over to independently and easily use a wide range of transportation options for short distances.

Fietsmaatjes offers people who can no longer go outside independently the opportunity to enjoy cycling and social contact. The project connects these guests with enthusiastic volunteers who have a passion for cycling. Together, they go on bike rides on a comfortable duo bike with electric assistance, sitting side by side in a sociable way.

The rides range from a relaxing tour through the village, with a coffee stop as a highlight, to challenging trips through wind and weather. It’s all about fun, connection, and the joy of being outdoors. Both guests and volunteers enjoy the movement, the laughter, and the sense of belonging. Staying active and healthy has never been this enjoyable!

Fietsmaatjes is for people with limitations in mobility, vision, hearing, balance, or cognitive abilities, such as dementia. For these guests, the project not only offers a chance to be more active but also to maintain social connections and combat loneliness. Additionally, Fietsmaatjes provides relief for caregivers or creates a new way to connect with their loved ones.

Volunteers, young and old, also gain great satisfaction from the interaction and physical activity. For them, Fietsmaatjes is a healthy and meaningful way to spend their free time.

The organization operates with local teams that ensure smooth coordination. Volunteers receive clear instructions, and both guests and volunteers undergo an introductory meeting to guarantee a good match.

The duo bikes are sturdy, safe, and are checked weekly by a volunteer and maintained by a professional bike mechanic. This contributes to a worry-free and secure experience for everyone. Thanks to this careful approach, strong and lasting friendships develop between guests and volunteers.

The goal of Tworby is to keep people moving for as long as possible with their own bicycle. This contributes to self-reliance, freedom, vitality, and (traffic) safety. Additionally, it extends the lifecycle of a bicycle.

The Tworby is for anyone who no longer dares or is able to cycle. This includes older adults, as well as people with certain medical conditions or (intellectual) disabilities. The Tworby is a unique conversion module that allows almost any bicycle to be transformed into a tricycle.

As part of the "Keep Cycling" project, a total of 20 Tworby units will be funded for 20 end users from various target groups. The goal is to support as many people as possible in maintaining their cycling mobility and keeping them moving for as long as possible.

The goal of the Fietsenbank is to ensure that every resident of Rotterdam has access to a bicycle, even if they lack the financial means to afford one. People who qualify for a bicycle are referred to the Fietsenbank through neighborhood teams, an information desk, and various local organizations.

At the Fietsenbank, people can receive or borrow a bicycle. In return, they participate in volunteer work at the Fietsenbank. Additionally, the Fietsenbank provides cycling lessons and education.

The Fietsenbank is a collaboration between Stichting Pluspunt, the municipality of Rotterdam, Horizon, Drift, Fietsen op Zuid, ANWB, Sezer, and De Verkeersonderneming. Through this initiative, the Fietsenbank contributes to freedom of movement, reduces social isolation, and increases opportunities for education, employment, and leisure activities.

The "Fietsen Alle Jaren" project is an initiative of the Dutch Cyclists' Union (Fietsersbond). Volunteers from Fietsen Alle Jaren take two vulnerable or less mobile individuals for a ride in a rickshaw—a warmhearted yet simple act that anyone can do.

During the ride, the volunteers listen to their stories and give them the time and care they once gave to us.

"Fietsen Alle Jaren" means that life doesn’t stop at a certain age. It embraces the idea that every generation has contributed to society—and continues to do so. The initiative combines storytelling and listening with the joy of a bike ride.

The "Doortrappen" program aims to help older adults continue cycling safely well into old age. It encourages seniors to take proactive measures to ensure they can keep cycling in a safe and responsible way.

These recommendations are shared locally through physiotherapists, bike shops, card clubs, and senior organizations. Through their trusted networks, advice, information, and interventions are presented to older adults at appropriate moments to raise awareness and encourage them to improve their own cycling safety.
The ability to cycle safely into old age is essential for staying engaged in daily life.

The mobility platform "SD Op Weg" supports mobility projects on the Zeeland island of Schouwen-Duiveland. It aims to create connections and develop shared solutions to establish a comprehensive mobility network for the island.

Mobility in all its forms ensures that residents and tourists on Schouwen-Duiveland can easily travel from A to B, allowing residents to live comfortably and independently for as long as possible. Mobility also ensures that services remain accessible and helps maintain a good quality of life in small villages.

SD Op Weg continues to connect pilot projects with compatible IT technology to create a platform for mobility and social participation on Schouwen-Duiveland, specifically designed for vulnerable people.