Cycling for Everyone
Cycling for Everyone

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Below you can find some of the best practices and examples that Dutch Cycling has to offer. With this selection of both Dutch and international case studies, we want to inspire and provide you with insights, background and lessons learnt from well-known and perhaps less well-known examples. We hope that these case studies will help you in taking first or further steps in implementing locally adapted solutions based on Dutch Cycling.

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RijnWaalpad Arnhem-Nijmegen

Arnhem-Nijmegen

The cities of Arnhem and Nijmegen (both approximately 180.000 inhabitants) are about 18 kilometres apart and growing towards each other. This creates a large pressure on the public space and infrastructure in the area. To give commuters and other travellers an alternative to travel between the two cities, a cycling highway was proposed.

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Campus Route Utrecht

Utrecht

With more than 65.000 students studying in Utrecht, proper infrastructure to move around between the university, student housing and public transport hubs is crucial. The municipality of Utrecht decided that the existing infrastructure had to become more attractive, safer and faster

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Sarphatistraat Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Sarphatistraat

The Sarphatistraat in Amsterdam proved to be a popular route for cyclists. However, the space on this route did not allow for the current large groups of cyclists, nor allow for growth. There was no space to create separate bicycle infrastructure or widen the existing (narrow) bike lanes.

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Mr. Visser Square Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Mr. Visserplein and Jodenbreestraat

In cycling cities like Amsterdam, there is a need for more road space for cyclists. Especially at intersections, where cyclists have to wait for a red traffic light, it can become very crowded. However, two measures can be combined to create more capacity and flow at a junction without redesigning it completely.

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Bicycle-Roundabout Zwolle

Zwolle, Wipstrikkerallee

Prior to 2013, cyclists had to give way to (motorised) traffic on the Wipstrikkerallee, a busy access road. As a result, cyclists were inconvenienced by long waits that impeded their travel times. Giving cyclists priority and introducing traffic lights did not fully address or solve this issue.

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Roundabout Scheveningen

The Hague, Plesmanweg and Nieuwe Parklaan

The crossing Plesmanweg-Nieuwe Parklaan in Scheveningen used to be one large chunk of asphalt. Cyclists had to take two crossings if they wanted to take a left turn and the bicycle facilities were poorly marked. Another reason for intervention was the outdated traffic signalling system which needed to be replaced.

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Paid Versus Unpaid Bike Parking

National

Over 45% of everyone who travels by train arrives at the station by bike. In some cities, this number even rises up to 50% or 60%. Therefore, it is important that there is a safe place to park those bikes and to keep the train stations clear and accessible.

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‘Tour de Force’ National Agenda

National

Bicycle use still has large potential for growing, especially in urban areas. Another step forward would be to increase the number of people who cycle to the train, tram, or bus, especially since public transport is increasingly diminishing in rural areas. In order to achieve this further growth, a national approach needs to be developed.