2026 Technical Tour to the Netherlands

Join GAITE for a Technical Tour to the Netherlands
April 18-25, 2026:
Exploring World-Class Multimodal Infrastructure!

 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the Netherlands, a global leader in multimodal infrastructure. This technical tour offers insights into urban and suburban multimodal solutions, network planning, network operations, and the integration of bikes and pedestrians into the Dutch transportation system. From cycling superhighways to seamless public transit systems, this tour provides a dive into how the Netherlands leverages multimodal mobility to optimize their transportation network. This tour is perfect for transportation planners, engineers, policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in advancing multimodal infrastructure. 

Discover the future of transportation in the Netherlands! 🚴‍♂️🚃🚗

What to Expect:

• Hands-on technical sessions: Dive into cutting-edge solutions for integrating bicycle networks to create safe mobility systems. 
• Site visits: Explore remarkable advanced cycling infrastructure, smart traffic management systems, multimodal hubs, and sustainable urban and rural transport designs. 
• Expert insights: Meet Dutch engineers, planners, and policymakers to understand best practices and innovative approaches to multimodal infrastructure development. 
• Move around for a week through the Netherlands using the bicycle and public transport.

Schedule

This technical tour will be April 18^th through 25^th, 2026. The program will begin on Sunday evening (19^th) with a group meeting and meal. Technical tours, site visits and expert presentations will occur Monday through Friday with the program concluding with a team meal on Friday evening.
Attendees will arrange their own flights departing Saturday, April 18 to arrive in Amsterdam no later than noon on Sunday (the 19^th) and to not leave earlier than mid-morning on Saturday (25^th).

 Costs

We are trying to keep the cost within the $4,000-4,500.

• Participants need to take care of their own flight (estimated $1,200), Hotel (estimated $1,500 for 6 nights), and other miscellaneous costs and some meals (Estimated $300).
• Costs for technical sessions, bike rental and some meals will be collected via GAITE (estimated $1,250).

 
Registration

Please be on the lookout for more information and a registration link.

• Formal registration and partial payment is expected this fall.
• Spaces are limited: To provide better access to project sites and more individualized conversations with Dutch experts, the tour will be limited to 15 participants.

Additional Information

Participants must ensure they have valid travel documents and international health insurance. Feel free to reach out for any questions to Jaap Tigelaar ([email protected]).

 Why Invest in This Opportunity

Participating in this technical tour of the Netherlands presents an exceptional return on investment for both employers and individuals. The program provides unparalleled access to world-renowned Dutch expertise in multimodal infrastructure development, offering hands-on technical sessions, site visits, and direct engagement with leading engineers, planners, and policymakers. By exploring innovative solutions and best practices in sustainable transportation, participants will gain actionable insights that can be applied to enhance mobility systems and urban development projects for their clients.

Employers stand to benefit as their employees return with cutting-edge knowledge, fresh perspectives, and a deeper understanding of integrating cycling and public transport networks for safe, efficient, and sustainable outcomes.

Beyond the professional growth, the connections made and the experience of navigating one of the world’s most advanced transport systems provide enduring value that far outweighs the investment cost. This is a unique opportunity to position yourself or your organization at the forefront of transportation innovation.