Laura Hagedoorn works for the Province of Groningen as a policymaker and traffic engineer specializing in active mobility and traffic safety. In her role, she focuses on advising municipalities and guiding the development of infrastructure projects that improve the safety, accessibility, and overall quality of the mobility network. She also collaborates closely with the tourism and recreation team, working to strengthen the connection between functional and recreational travel. By integrating mobility planning with regional tourism strategies, she contributes to creating a more attractive and engaging Groningen for the inhabitants of Groningen, visitors, cyclists and hikers.