Newsletter 6
Copenhagen’s bicycle mayor: Give back the space to the cyclists Space is in great demand in the Danish Capital. And it takes political courage to take it away from the cars and give it to the cyclists. But the result will be better urban life for all, says Copenhagen’s Mayor of the Technical and Environmental [...]
The short answer is yes. Danish municipalities and consultants have a lot of knowledge that can benefit other countries in their efforts to improve conditions for cyclists. Many foreign cities have discovered the benefits of using Danish bicycle know-how. In recent years, many Danes have presented their bicycle-related work at international conferences, and several consultants are involved in international projects. Thus, to an extent, the export of Danish bicycle know-how is already in progress
This summer, the Cycling Embassy of Denmark is awarding an individual or an organisation with the Leadership Award for Cycling Promotion 2012 for the fourth time. But we need your help to nominate the truly dedicated cycling promoters. Who is to follow the previous winners, Mayor Bloomberg, New York City; Roelof Wittink, Dutch Cycling Embassy; [...]
The renovation of platforms, buildings, and the urban space around Nørreport, the busiest railway station in Denmark, has begun. The project is based on a proposal by Public Arkitekter in cooperation with COBE, Grontmij Carl Bro, and Bartenbach Lichtlabor, which won first prize at an international architectural competition.
Space is in great demand in the Danish Capital. And it takes political courage to take it away from the cars and give it to the cyclists. But the result will be better urban life for all, says Copenhagen’s Mayor of the Technical and Environmental Administration
Der Umbau von Bahnsteigen, Gebäuden und Stadtraum rund um Nørreport, Dänemarks belebtesten Bahnhof, ist in vollem Gange. Grundlage für die Arbeiten ist der erstplatzierte Beitrag eines internationalen Architektur-Wettbewerbs, den Public Arkitekter in Zusammenarbeit mit COBE, Grontmij Carl Bro und Bartenbach Lichtlabor gewonnen haben. Täglich passieren mehr als 250.000 Menschen die Station Nørreport, und die Verbesserung [...]
Die Cycling Embassy of Denmark (Die Dänische Fahrradbotschaft) wird 2012 einer Person oder einer Organisation einen Preis für die vorbildliche Förderung des Fahrradfahrens verleihen. Doch wir brauchen Deine Hilfe dabei, die wirklich engagierten Fahrrad-Förderer zu nominieren. Wer wird auf Bürgermeister Bloomberg, New York City, Roelof Wittink, Niederländische Fahrradbotschaft, und Lake Sagaris, Ciudad Viva, folgen? Verleihungszeremonie [...]
Hat dänisches Fahrradwissen einen Exportwert? Ja, lautet die kurze Antwort. Enorm viel Wissen ist rundum in Gemeinden und bei Beratern vorhanden, das anderen Ländern in ihren Bemühungen, den Einsatz von Fahrrädern zu steigern, zugutekommen kann. Inzwischen haben viele ausländische Städte Dänemark und unser Fahrradwissen entdeckt. In den letzten Jahren haben viele Dänen ihre Philosophie des [...]
Es herrscht Kampf um den Raum in der Hauptstadt des Landes. Und es bedarf politischen Mutes, den Autos Platz zu nehmen und ihn den Radfahrern zu geben. Doch das Ergebnis ist ein besseres Stadtklima für alle, sagt die Kopenhagener Technik- und Umweltbürgermeisterin. Fahrradwissen trifft Ayfer Baykal in ihrem Büro im Kopenhagener Rathaus, erster Stock, Zimmer [...]
Bicycle infrastructure in Denmark
By Troels Andersen, COWI A/S The infrastructure is the basic for developing a cycle culture. Most major cities in Denmark do have rather fine facilities for cyclists, even though the cycle net still needs to be extended and improved. The major Danish cities do have like 300 – 500 kilometres of cycle paths each [...]
Bicycling Statistics in Denmark
By Troels Andersen, COWI A/S The bicycle share in Denmark is 19 % which is the second highest in Europe. After the war cycling dropped to half of the previous level, but since the 1970′ies cycling has increased in mainly the major cities. The bigger a city is the higher share cycling has of [...]
By Erik Bølling-Ladegaard, The Danish Cyclist Federation and Pablo Celis, Celis Counsult 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 [...]
Collection of Cycle Concepts 2012
The first edition of Collection of Cycle Concepts was published in 2000 and enjoyed a wide circulation among everyone interested in bicycle traffic. The simultaneous publication of the English version spread the Danish bicycle traffic experience to many parts of the world. The second edition, Collection of Cycle Concepts 2012, updates the field, featuring new [...]
Good, Better, Best – The City of Copenhagen’s Bicycle Strategy 2011-2025
In Copenhagen’s new bicycle strategy you can read about the new initiatives and plans, which lay down guidelines for the longterm and overriding priorities within the bicycle area.
It can be hard to determine the exact effect of cycle campaigns, but the tendency in the Danish bicycle culture is clear: In cities that make a systematic effort at promoting cycling, more and more people choose to cycle. There is no doubt that cycle campaigns play a part in this success. This catalogue gives an overview of 14 concrete campaigns, their goals, how they worked in practice, and their results.
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