About Derk

Derk van der Laan, a Dutch expert and reporter, discovered years ago that daily walking deserves a lot more attention.

Derk: "People often sit still. Their mind does not signal them to move. They get around by motorized vehicles. And should they go on foot, they do not get enough space."

He says: "I see this in many countries, as a specialist in urban planning, traffic and transportation. I love to write. I live in Amsterdam, but you can meet me all over the Netherlands. Or travelling a bit hrough Europe. I was comfortable with the sounds and smells of life in India and the United States. COVID-19 was important. People walk more and are more aware about the goodies of walking. This trend will continue in the future under the condition that people are able to walk safe and comfortable."