Contribution Types

Individual Contribution

For individual researchers seeking to discuss their recent findings, new theories or methods or deliberate exemplary case studies they are investigating. Individual contributors will participate in joint-sessions with others researchers exploring similar solutions from different disciplinary perspectives or for a variety of challenges.

Group Contribution

For two or more researchers who want to team up to organize conventional or unconventional sessions. For example, groups may propose a workshop to share a hard- or soft-skills or provide a crash-course on a new method or tool useful in cycling research. A group of researchers may propose a workshop focused on unpacking and receiving input on some element of their joint work. Diverse groups of researchers may also join together to foster a panel or group discussion highlighting diverge and harmonious perspectives on what the “right” solutions are for which of the “biggest” challenges in the real-world or for cycling research.

Submission Requirements

1. Type: Indicate if your submission is an individual or a group contribution.
2. Title: Provide a title for your submission (15 words max).
3. Name(s): List the people who contribute(d) to the individual/group work being submitted. You may submit up to 2 submissions as first author, but you may be co-author on multiple submissions. All authors do not need to attend CRB, but they just may want to!
4. Contact: Designate one author as the contact person and provide their email and (mobile) phone number.
5. Challenge: Briefly describe the challenge(s) (research questions) being addressed in your submission (1 sentence max).
6. Topic Area: Pick one or more of the four topic areas listed above that your contribution addresses.
7. Goal: Tell us about what you hope to take away from participating in and contributing to the CRB 2024 (2 sentences max).
8. *Format Preference: Do you prefer your submission to be considered as a presentation or a workshop? Presentations allow you to share research/experiential results with a short Q&A at the end. Workshops allow for a short presentation of your idea, and then you can open the floor for discussion with audience and/or short activities allowing for direct audience engagement with your work, concept, dashboard, etc.
9. Abstract: Please submit an abstract describing the research contribution being submitted (300 words max).
10. Description of Audience Engagement (omit if not submitting as a workshop): Anyone submitting a workshop format should also include a description of how they plan to engage with the audience (500 words max). Ideally, what would you need to execute your workshop effectively but realistically, and how will you organize it? Do you need paper, markers, post-it notes, computer and projector for PowerPoint or showing a website, map or dashboard, etc.? We will let you know if we can provide the space/equipment necessary to host your planned workshop.
11. Research Stage: Mention which stage of research will already be completed by the time of your presentation or workshop in Sept. Will you be creating the research question, designing the methods, collecting data, analyzing data, interpreting results, communicating results, submitting for publication, or will your results be published by then?

* Due to the confines of conference programming and the variety of submissions we will receive, we cannot guarantee that everyone will deliver their submission in their preferred format. We may request adaptations.

Review Process

Proposals submitted by the deadline will be reviewed through a single-blind process by several reviewers to determine if it is suitable for acceptance. The outcome of the review will be communicated to the contact person designated through the submission. That person will be responsible to inform their co-authors of the decision. Anyone is welcome to attend the conference regardless of whether they submitted an abstract or not and regardless of whether it got accepted. We are planning the CRB Program according to the number of presentations and workshops submitted and their themes.

Registration Fees:

• 4 September NSL Forum at ETHZ (Optional day for CRB attendees, but content is highly relevant to cycling): 40 CHF to cover cost of lunch and hearty snacks and drinks at reception
• 5 & 6 September Cycling Research Board
  • Non-Students: 250 CHF (300 CHF after 1 Aug)
  • Students: 225 CHF (250 CHF after 1 Aug)
  • Register HERE now

By submitting an abstract to the CRB I acknowledge and consent that my personal information will be shared with the Urban Cycling Institute.

We look forward to your contributions and participation! In case you want to see the local scenery, there are many beautiful Zürich rides waiting to be explored.  For inquiries, please visit the CRB or NSL website or contact the local planners.

ACCOMODATION

Relatively inexpensive Zurich Hotels (space is limited, first come, first served):

Hotel Hottingen ~120 CHF/night

Ibis Budget Zurich City West ~120 CHF/night

Fischers Fritz for those who enjoy nature and camping (20CHF/night/adults in a tent)

TRANSPORTATION

A 3-day Zurich City transportation pass (4-6th Sept) will be provided in advance (QR code sent via email) for all CRB attendees. It covers transportation in the zones including the Zürich Main Train Station, Zürich Airport, and all around the city. 

Sincerely,

Zürich Cycling Research Board Planning Team

Prof. Axhausen                  axhausen@ivt.baug.ethz.ch

Dr. Catherine Elliot            catherine.elliot@ivt.baug.ethz.ch (Telephone: +41 44 633 30 92)