1. Mobility a basic right Frank Van Thillo

2. The role of transport in adressing Social Exclusion 27th June 2007 2 Flemish minister Kathleen Van Brempt mobility policy, including the common city and regional transport; social economy; including service providers in employment for persons with disabilities; the coordination of the equal opportunities policy; gender issues, lesbians, gays and bisexuals and the issue of accessibility.

3. The role of transport in adressing Social Exclusion 27th June 2007 3 Policy priority Mobility for everyone Road Safety Attainability durability

4. The role of transport in adressing Social Exclusion 27th June 2007 4 Essentials for good public transport Available and Save Frequent Cheap Evironmentaly Fast and reliable An intigrated system Good and accessible information Hospitable

5. The role of transport in adressing Social Exclusion 27th June 2007 5 Basic Mobility ‘the user’s right to the minimum availability of an organised and fixed transportation system’

6. The role of transport in adressing Social Exclusion 27th June 2007 6 Basic Mobility Maximum distance to a stop for public transport –Metropolitan area : 500 meters –Urban and suburban : 650 meters –Rural area 750 meters

7. The role of transport in adressing Social Exclusion 27th June 2007 7 Basic Mobility Fixed shedules Fixed stops Only reservations 2 hours on departure Central booking Maximum integration in regular Public transport Minibusses equiped for wheelchairs

8. The role of transport in adressing Social Exclusion 27th June 2007 8 Basic Mobility - history First projects start in 2000 Decree on basic mobility in 2001 Legal framework 2002 2007 basic mobility = 90 %

9. The role of transport in adressing Social Exclusion 27th June 2007 9 Basic Mobility in Flanders 2007

10. The role of transport in adressing Social Exclusion 27th June 2007 10 Pricing strategy - mainstream Overall ticket price is as low as possible Valid on the whole network Free transport for 65 year old Third party scheme Target groups ex. Students Activities : market

11. The role of transport in adressing Social Exclusion 27th June 2007 11 Pricing strategy-target Job-Pass Ticket Valid one year on the network Unemployed – vocational training : Free Unemployed : 12,50 euro

12. The role of transport in adressing Social Exclusion 27th June 2007 12 Accesibility Inclusive Quality for everyone Accessible rides Accesible City-nets

13. The role of transport in adressing Social Exclusion 27th June 2007 13 Pendulum-plan Focus on home –workplace Support companies Favor durable transport modes (STOP- principal) Pendulum fund – Best-practices

14. The role of transport in adressing Social Exclusion 27th June 2007 14 MOBIDESK One stop shop Provincial level contacts enterprises Solutions in partnership with De Lijn

15. The role of transport in adressing Social Exclusion 27th June 2007 15 Social Economy Lijnspotters Schoolspotters Bicycle-points

16. The role of transport in adressing Social Exclusion 27th June 2007 16 mainstreaming Sector protocols include mobility ESF-Project BPA-W Infrastructure -typology Jobprofiles Tool for construction-companies Masterplan Antwerp

17. The role of transport in adressing Social Exclusion 27th June 2007 17 Conclusion Transport policy more than enhancing mobility Transport policy vs Social Policy ? threats