How to design cities

The Dutch are very practical when it comes to designing their cities.

It is a misconception that the Netherlands has great bike usage because it is flat—it is because it has great infrastructure. Cities around the world must learn from the best, starting with these three examples of thoughtful design and engineering, and integration of the various components that make a city.

Roads are the arteries of the city, and the Netherlands' have never been healthier.

Take a look at BicycleDutch on his blog and on YouTube.

#1 — Junction design the Dutch way

The Dutch build cycle paths right on their junctions. So they must have wider streets, right? Wrong! This video shows how it is done, no extra space needed.

by Mark Wagenbuur

► Read Full Article

#2 — Traffic lights in 's-Hertogenbosch

A short overview of how traffic signals work in 's-Hertogenbosch.

by Mark Wagenbuur

► Read Full Article

#3 — Junction design in the Netherlands

The Dutch design junctions in such a way that you can safely cycle or walk across them.

by Mark Wagenbuur

► Read Full Article