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Know the Hand Signal: Copenhagen Cyclists' Communication Copenhagen Road Safety & Active Travel Series - Post #11 The Copenhagen cyclist stop signal. This is the most important hand signal you need to know when cycling in Copenhagen. It’s the way that you tell people behind you that you are preparing to stop. Because of the popularity of cycling throughout the city and the number of cyclists on the road, there is a strong cultural expectation that you know and use your hand signs.. Image: shot of cyclist from behind doing the ‘stopping’ hand signal. PS: This seems to be a universal hand signal if I'm not mistaken as we use it in Melb, too 🤓 About this series: Over the next 3 months, we'll share curated snapshots of Copenhagen's streets and urban environment. Our goal is to bring more road safety and active travel learnings to Australia/New Zealand. Stay tuned! Before 1962 Copenhagen was a city dominated by cars. Since then, the city has evolved to become one of the most pedestrian and cyclist friendly places in the world. Apart from Australia’s royal connection with Denmark, several Australian cities have been strongly influenced by Danish approaches to urban design. Seeing is believing and the snapshots we’re bringing you provide an opportunity to imagine what is possible. HA Consulting Pty Ltd Mo Rasooli Delvis Yendra Acknowledging the expertise and support of Arpad Maksay

Walk it, cycle it or boat it! The latest version of the Greenground Map is now available linking green spaces, waterways, walking and cycling paths! Get on board and start exploring. Check out the article on @timeout : https://bit.ly/4cHxZa7 #timeout #timeoutlondon

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🚴♀️🌟 By 2014, Copenhagen was already a cyclist's dream, but safety concerns were starting to create roadblocks for commuters... So what did they do? They turned to #designthinking! 🚦💡 With over 50% of residents biking daily, the city identified key challenges like narrow lanes and unclear intersections. The solution? A revolutionary "superhighway" bike lane concept featuring dedicated lanes, improved signage, and smart traffic lights that prioritize cyclists! By 2019, these changes expanded the cycling network by over 15%, reduced accidents by 20%, and cut travel times for cyclists by 10%! 🚲💨 Copenhagen's commitment to creating a safer, more efficient cycling environment is paving the way for a greener future! 🌍❤️ #Copenhagen #CyclingCity #SustainableTransport

Great article on the NZ Herald about what we have been up to with Natural Selection Bike Aotearoa New Zealand, if you want to have a more in-depth read.

Unlock revenue streams in cycling tourism The cycling tourism market is growing, driven by the increasing focus on health, wellness, and adventure. Cycling tourism, which fuels over half a million jobs in the EU, offers small businesses dual revenue streams: bike tours and rentals. Bike tours, varying from long-distance travels and organized events to city exploration and destination rides, enrich local economies and integrate seamlessly with urban infrastructure advancements. Bike rentals cater to tourists without bikes, enhancing service versatility with options for various durations and additional cycling gear. This combination of tours and rentals taps into the market’s diverse needs, presenting a robust opportunity for growth in local communities. #bikerental #bikerentals #bikerentmanager #cycling #sustainablefuture #bikehire

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🚲 Want to see more bikes on the road and fewer cars? Here are some game-changing strategies cities are using to promote cycling as a top transport choice: 🛣️ Building protected and connected bike lanes to ensure safe and efficient cycling routes. 🅿️ Creating ample parking spaces for bikes to encourage more people to pedal to their destinations. 🚶♂️ Favoring mixed-mode commuting by integrating cycling with public transportation options. 🌍 Ever heard of induced demand in cycling infrastructure? It's when extending bike infrastructure leads to more people choosing to cycle. Fascinating, right? 🌆 Examples from cities like Utrecht, Portland, and Bremen show the power of elements like protected lanes and connected networks in boosting cycling culture. 🚴♀️ Discover how cities like Wellington and Fortaleza are investing in expanding their cycling infrastructure to support greener and healthier modes of transportation. 🌇 The key? Integrating cycling networks seamlessly with urban infrastructure and ensuring direct connections to popular destinations. Let's pedal towards a more sustainable future together! 🌟 #CyclingRevolution #SustainableCities #UrbanMobility 🌳

Discover the staggering success behind Seville, Spain's cycling revolution: 🚲 77km of protected cycling infrastructure completed in under 2 years! 🚲 Cycling network expanded from 12km to 180km! 📈 Daily cycling trips surged from 6,000 in 2006 to over 70,000 today! 💰 0.27 million euros per km in construction cost, compared to 35.2 million euros for subways! Other factors for Serville's success include prioritizing safety, ease and comfort for everyone. Based on Dutch, German and Danish best practice, the network’s design focuses on continuity, cohesion, directness, visibility, and comfort. Building bi-directional paths and swift construction were deliberate choices critical to the overall success. Seville’s experience since 2006 illustrates that rapid development of a segregated cycling network can be a powerful catalyst for integrating cycling into urban mobility. Find out how Seville's success story can inspire global cities toward sustainable urban mobility. https://buff.ly/3SYcASf #bccc #urbanmobility #activetransportation #transportation #transportationplanning #urbanplanning

As summer draws closer, many will choose cycling over other forms of public transit, but most will not use bike paths 🚴 56% of survey respondents said they do not use bike paths, and for those who do, it's mostly for leisure or exercise, rather than commuting. Simple, affordable, and efficient mobility solutions will help cities navigate economic and climate disruption, and those investing heavily in cycling infrastructure rank highly in our Urban Mobility Readiness Index. Find out how your city scores > https://owy.mn/3wkEcbL #OWForum #UrbanMobility #SustainableMobility