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Juliana Betancur Arenas is a PhD researcher at the VUB Mobilise, with a background in urban studies and civil engineering. She is currently researching cargo bikes' potential for more sustainable urban mobility and logistics.
She has working experience designing and constructing active mobility infrastructure in Colombia and France, and serves as a volunteer in non-profit associations promoting cycling.
Research interests
Her research interests are mainly active urban mobility and extend to the relation between mobility and gender. She has worked during her master’s studies on women’s motivators and deterrents for urban cycling.
Keywords
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- Sustainability
- Urban Mobility
- Urban Cycling
- Gender
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Projects
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IOF3029: House of Sustainable Transitions
Macharis, C. (Administrative Promotor), Galle, W. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Mommens, K. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Blondeau, J. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Runacres, M. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Oberthur, S. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Lizarazo Rodriguez, C. L. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Keserü, I. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Bram, S. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Thiery, W. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Kuppens, T. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Aerenhouts, D. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Deliens, T. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Kalimo, H. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Meyer, T. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Shahin, J. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Trauner, F. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Buldeo Rai, H. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Willems, K. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Bossuyt, F. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Tysmans, T. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), De Temmerman, N. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), De Laet, L. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Mertens, E. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), De Proft, F. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Henrard, K. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), van Heur, B. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Ginis, V. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Te Boveldt, G. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Van Bockhaven, J. (Mandate), Vermeiren, T. (Mandate), Betancur Arenas, J. (Mandate) & Lode, M. L. (Mandate)
1/01/24 → 31/12/28
Project: Applied
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From Regular Cyclist to Cargo Bike User? A Step Closer to Enhancing Cargo Bike Culture
Betancur Arenas, J., Lebeau, P. & Macharis, C., 7 Mar 2025, Transport Transitions: Advancing Sustainable and Inclusive Mobility. Springer Nature, p. 134-139 6 p. (Lecture Notes in Mobility; vol. Part F147).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper
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Understanding the barriers and facilitators of planning and implementing active mobility interventions in Brussels and Malta.
Scerri, K., Martinez Ramirez, L., Betancur Arenas, J. & Keseru, I., May 2025, In: Cities & Health. 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing Mobility Policy with AI-Driven Analysis of User-Generated Content
Tori, F., Vessem, C. V., Arenas, J. B. & Ginis, V., 2 Oct 2024, Strengthening European Mobility Policy : Governance Recommendations from Innovative Interdisciplinary Collaborations. 1 ed. Springer, p. 103–113 11 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Third place at the Université des Femmes Master Thesis award
Betancur Arenas, J. (Recipient), May 2023
Prize: Other distinction
Activities
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Queer Mobilities final event
van Vessem, C. (Organiser) & Betancur Arenas, J. (Organiser)
22 Oct 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Carin-PT Conference
Keserü, I. (Chair), Luykx, L. (Organiser) & Betancur Arenas, J. (Organiser)
7 Feb 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar
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Understanding urban transformations: A comprehensive stakeholder analysis for street redesign initiatives
Martinez Ramirez, L. (Speaker) & Betancur Arenas, J. (Contributor)
29 Aug 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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RFTM - 6e Rencontres Francophones Transport Mobilité
Mariquivoi, J. (Chair) & Betancur Arenas, J. (Chair)
26 Jun 2024 → 28 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Queer Mobilities and Spatial Practices in Brussels
van Vessem, C. (Contributor), Betancur Arenas, J. (Contributor) & Keserü, I. (Supervisor)
29 Jan 2024Activity: Other › Written proposal
Thesis
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How Available Are Charging Stations Really? Revealing Hidden Insights From Transactional Charging Data
Laureys, T. ((PhD) Student), Aerts, G. (Promotor) & Betancur Arenas, J. (Jury), May 2024Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Perception of Safety from the cyclist point of view in Brussels.
Yazbeck, J. ((PhD) Student), Betancur Arenas, J. (Jury) & van Gremberghe, I. (Promotor), May 2024Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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The Challenges and Opportunities of Islamic Banking in Dual Banking Systems
Moubile, B. ((PhD) Student), De Moor, L. (Promotor) & Betancur Arenas, J. (Jury), Aug 2024Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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The Impact Of Individualism And Collectivism On Consumer's Willingness To Boycott Necessity Goods In Tehran
Biparvaye Khiabani, A. ((PhD) Student), Heyndels, B. (Promotor) & Betancur Arenas, J. (Jury), Aug 2024Student thesis: Master's Thesis