Connecting BLUEPRINT with the local community
On 16 September 2026, the BLUEPRINT project took part in Bringás Reggeli – Bicycle Breakfast, a countrywide cycling event organised in Budapest’s 18th District by the Municipality of Budapest 18th District.
The event brought together local cyclists, school classes and other members of the community, creating an opportunity to connect with people who regularly use the local area.
For BLUEPRINT, the event was particularly relevant because one of the project’s pilot areas, Üllői Road, is located next to the event location at Kossuth Square.
Meeting people where they live and travel
BLUEPRINT was present at the event with an information desk and project materials, providing an opportunity to introduce the project and engage directly with local participants.
The event also offered an opportunity to identify people interested in staying connected with BLUEPRINT and taking part in future questionnaires, workshops and co-design activities.
To support this, contacts were collected using a paper-based approach, allowing participants to express their interest in being involved in future project activities.
BLUEPRINT at Bringás Reggeli in Budapest’s 18th District, 16 September 2026.
Building connections for future participation
The response from participants was positive, with people showing openness to being contacted about local developments and future co-design activities.
Their interest provides BLUEPRINT with an initial group of community members who have expressed a willingness to contribute to discussions about the local area.
For a project working with urban pilot areas, these perspectives can help bring local experience and everyday mobility needs into future project activities.
Looking ahead: keeping the conversation open
The Bicycle Breakfast was not only a one-day opportunity for outreach, but also a starting point for continued dialogue with people connected to the pilot area.
As BLUEPRINT moves forward, the contacts established at the event can be used to reach interested participants when new opportunities for involvement arise, from questionnaires and workshops to co-design activities.
Maintaining these connections can help ensure that future activities are shaped not only by project partners and technical expertise, but also by the experiences of people who use and experience the area in their everyday lives.
By keeping the conversation open, BLUEPRINT can strengthen the link between local experience and the development of more participatory urban solutions..
