Cycling Embassy of Denmark


Infrastructure

Posts of know-how about infrastructure.

Tiny car helps make big improvements for cyclists

Bumpy bike lanes are unpleasant to ride on and pose a safety hazard for cyclists. COWI has joined forces with Dynatest Denmark in the development and marketing of a new measurement concept.

Traffic calming – A cyclist’s best friend?

As the most densely populated municipality in Denmark, the City of Frederiksberg is under constant pressure from all road users to increase capacity. We asked Anne Mette Lundbirk to talk a bit about the competing demands between cyclists, pedestrians and motor vehicles.

How to: create safety for cyclists in Denmark

Motorists’ and cyclists’ awareness of each other is central to traffic safety, and this awareness grows the more cyclists are on the road network – it is a positive spiral.

Cycling and leisure time

Combining bicycle-related events with already existing events is a great way to promote leisure-time cycling. Follow the example of Odense.

Bicycle parking – to do or not to do!

Where do the bicycles go when not in use? Get advice on best practice and bicycle parking do’s and don’ts before deciding on your next bicycle parking facility.

Bicycle Parking

Cycling as a means of transport is on the increase in many towns and cities around the world, and further growth in the number of cyclists is expected in the coming years. At the same time, a lot is being done at many levels to get more people on their bicycles. However, not much thought [...]

10 Principles For Sustainable City Governance

Copenhagen agenda for sustainable cities

Bicycle Parking Manual

A manual on how to create good parking facilities

The bicycle palette of Frederiksberg

Presentation by Lone Andersen from the Municipality of Frederiksberg

Co-benefits of cycling

Interview with John Whitelegg, Professor of Sustainable Transport, on the co-benefits of cycling

Establishing a culture of cycling in the childhood

A presentation of a practical approach to children and cycling from Velo-city 2007

Handy Lessons From Overseas on Walking and Bicycling

A team of 12 U.S. transportation professionals conducted in May 2009 an international scan in Europe focused on bicyclist

Making Cycling Irresistible

John Pucher and Ralph Buehler published  in July 2008 a paper showing how the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany have made bicycling a safe, convenient, and practical way to get around their cities.

Cycling Infrastructure

Infrastructure is the basis for developing a cycle culture. Most major cities in Denmark do have rather good facilities for cyclists