Cihan ERÇETİN, Ph.D.

‘’Empowering Cycling, Enabling Access – Every Ride, Every Path, For Everyone''

Who I Am:

• Urban Mobility Expert: With a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning, I specialize in sustainable mobility, inclusive urban design, and accessibility analysis.
• International Experience: I've worked on projects funded by the EU, UN-Habitat, and Horizon Europe, contributing to policy design, implementation, and innovation.
• Inclusive Planner: I focus on accessibility for people with reduced mobility and disadvantaged groups, ensuring urban spaces work for everyone.
• Sustainability Advocate: Green City Action Plans, cycling master plans, and urban green corridors are among my key contributions.

Key Expertise Areas:

• Active Mobility Solutions: Expertise in bicycle planning, shared mobility systems, and pedestrian-friendly urban design.
• Accessibility Mapping and Digitalization: Utilizing GIS and other digital tools to identify and solve accessibility challenges.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven success in facilitating collaboration across municipalities, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders.
• Policy Integration: Merging mobility strategies with climate resilience, livability, and urban regeneration.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership: Leading diverse teams and managing projects to deliver on-time, impactful results.
• Data-Driven Planning: Leveraging data to inform strategic mobility decisions and policy development.
• Communication Skills: Fluent in Turkish (native), English (proficient), and Dutch (A2, in progress).
• Innovative Approaches: Integrating cutting-edge technologies with urban mobility solutions.

Why Work With Me?

• I bring almost 15 years of experience in research on urban planning, sustainable mobility, policy advisor.
• I create synergies between local needs and global best practices to achieve impactful outcomes.
• I excel at building partnerships, solving complex mobility challenges, and delivering inclusive, practical solutions.

Summary:

• Conducted post-doctoral research at KU Leuven, focusing on sustainable urban mobility and transportation policies.
• Extensive experience in urban mobility and Green City Action Plans, including stakeholder engagement (e.g., Healthy Streets, Cycling Masterplan).
• Specialized in sustainable transportation planning, with expertise in public transport, pedestrian infrastructure, and cycling networks.
• Published research on accessibility, non-motorized mobility, and urban design in academic journals and conferences.

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