Groningen, the sixth largest city in the Netherlands, boasts the highest percentage of bike usage in the world. 57% of trips are made by bike. Why so many? Because of progressive urban planning and transporation policies. In 1977, a six lane highway intersection in the center of town was replaced by greenery, bike paths, and bus lanes. The city is also split into four sections. Cars must take a road on the periphery to travel from one sector to another, while bikes are free to travel throughout the city. You can read more about cycling in Groningen here, here, or here.
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#1 by Columbine Quillen on July 14, 2009 - 2:45 am
If only.
#2 by Aaron Thomas on July 15, 2009 - 10:27 pm
Do the four sections of the town compete for dominance?