Danish Cycling Know How
Shared (parking) space for cars and bikes Can bikes and cars share the space? In cities where space is in short supply, you need to think outside the box to make room for everyone. When it comes to a cycle city like Copenhagen, with its countless cyclists, you also need to allot parking space for [...]
Vancouver could become North America’s cycling capital, reveals the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF). With over 60,000 trips everyday done by bicycle, Vancouver has seen a huge spike in cyclists and pro-cycling policies.
A guide to today’s urban cycling renaissance, with information on cycling’s health benefits, safety, bikes and bike equipment, bike lanes, bike sharing, and other topics.
Commuters keen on cycling to their place of work or education in the Greater Copenhagen area have just gotten their first route in what will become a whole network of world-class cycle routes. Denmark’s first ‘cycle super highway’ between the suburb Albertslund and Copenhagen’s City Centre opened in April. With few stops and a high [...]
Can bikes and cars share the space? In cities where space is in short supply, you need to think outside the box to make room for everyone. When it comes to a cycle city like Copenhagen, with its countless cyclists, you also need to allot parking space for both cars and bikes.
A bicycle counter was recently presented to each of the three German cities of Offenburg, Karlsruhe, and Freiburg in the Land of Baden-Württemberg. All three cities have been officially nominated as cycle cities by the German Ministry of Transport on the grounds that “a bicycle counter is a visible proof of a dedicated effort to [...]
When Vancouver, B.C., opens its cycle tracks to Velo-city Global conference goers from across the globe this June, the Danes will be on the spot. A delegation of 15 from the Cycling Embassy of Denmark will cross the pond to share knowledge and search for new inspiration.
Wenn im Juni Vancouver seine Radwege für die Besucher der Velo-City Global- Konferenz aus aller Welt öffnet, werden die Dänen vor Ort dabei sein. Eine 15-köpfige Delegation von der Cycling Embassy of Denmark, der Dänischen Fahrrad-Botschaft, wird den großen Teich überqueren, um Wissen zu teilen und neue Inspirationen zu suchen.
Pendler im Hauptstadtgebiet, die per Fahrrad zur Arbeit oder an ihren Ausbildungsplatz gelangen wollen, erhalten jetzt Vorfahrt auf einem ganz eigenen Netz von erstklassigen Fahrradwegen. Der erste Fahrrad-Superweg Dänemarks zwischen Kopenhagen und Albertslund wurde im April eröffnet. Er soll es durch wenige Stopps und hohen Komfort ermöglichen, schnell, einfach und sicher mit dem Rad ans [...]
Können Fahrräder und Autos sich den Platz teilen? In Städten, in denen Platz zunehmend zur Mangelware wird, ist es notwendig, anders zu denken, wenn man Raum für alle Verkehrsteilnehmer schaffen will, die eine Stadt beherbergt. Ist die Stadt gleichzeitig die Großstadt Kopenhagen mit einer sehr hohen Anzahl an Radfahrern, so benötigen sowohl Fahrräder als auch [...]
”Ein Fahrradzähler ist ein sichtbarer Beweis für eine entschlossene Radverkehrspolitik“. So lautet die Begründung für die Vergabe von Fahrradzählern an die drei Städte Offenburg, Karlsruhe und Freiburg im Bundesland Baden-Württemberg. Die drei deutschen Städte wurden im Oktober 2011 offiziell vom Verkehrsministerium zu Fahrradstädten erklärt. Als einen Teil der Auszeichnung haben diese Städte soeben jede einen [...]
The Danish Minister for Transport, Henrik Dam Kristensen, gives his advice to Britain.
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 [...]
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
Cyclists travelling on the commuter route between the university and the city centre will now get through the Hadsundvej/Humlebakken intersection easier. During day the cyclists can follow a series of green lane lights in the cycle path. In the evening, the cyclists themselves activate green light in the intersection.
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 [...]
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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