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