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Why do Dutch train stations have so much bike parking?

Planners have specifically chained the bike and train as one seamless mobility option: quick, convenient, affordable door-to-door travel used by hundreds of thousands each day.

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Car as a guest - that's the concept behind 'fietsstraten' in the Netherlands.

On these streets, bicycles have priority, and cars are limited to low speeds, creating safer and more pleasant environment for road users.

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Bicycle trips increased by 4% and walking trips by 40% among Amsterdam residents from 2019 to 2023. These findings come from the 2023 monitor of Amsterdam’s Car-Free Agenda, highlighting the city's shift towards sustainable and active mobility.

RESEARCH: https://t.co/YLn2hqfrmO

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Last week, the Dutch Cycling Embassy and @RoxyTacq delivered a virtual presentation in Spanish to a diverse audience in Chile.

We presented on ‘The Power of the Bicycle’, and discussed local strategies for sustainable development.

WATCH: https://t.co/AsJSLzzDDM

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Haarlem turns 779 today! 🎉 With 165,000 residents, this historic city between Amsterdam and the coast is enhancing its cycling paths for a sustainable future.

📸 1960: Cyclists shared the street with cars
📸 Norris Bennet cycling, 1985
📸 Security bikes, 1910

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Vienna has built a Dutch-inspired cycling street to connect the central station to its UNESCO World Heritage listed historic city centre.

Celebrate the opening of their first Dutch-style cycle route with us on December 9, 2024.

https://t.co/i33VJuR7hU

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Green cycle paths are not only more enjoyable but also provide much-needed cooling during warmer months.

Klimaateffectatlas has buit an interactive map of shaded cycle and footpaths across the Netherlands.

CHECK IT OUT: https://t.co/xX2xSX8xDH

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A new report from the Netherlands Knowledge Institute for Mobility Policy announces that the Dutch cycled 17,900,000,000 kilometres in 2023.

That’s 5% more than the year before.

https://t.co/MJwO9x8pwP

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.@AmsterdamNL’s Weesperzijde is a key cycling route along the Amstel River. Previously a car-dominated street, it has been redesigned into a cycle street where cars take a backseat.

Check out Bicycle Dutch's article about it here:
https://t.co/5gNreQzSSL

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Bicycles give children freedom and create exercise habits for life. @BYCS_org are helping kids from vulnerable communities in Bogota make cycling a regular part of their lives through their Cycle for Better Health initiative. #WorldChildrensDay

READ MORE: https://t.co/h8LZhpMdaJ

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“As of 2023, the percentage of trips by bicycle in the modal split for women in the Netherlands is higher (29%) compared to men (27%).”

@Mobycon’s latest blog dives into why diversity is essential for the future of cycling.

READ: https://t.co/5k42epmzrI

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How can shared bicycles reach their full potential? This question drives the need for better accessibility, affordability, and availability.

After 1.5 years of international research, Geert Kloppenburg presents: The Potential of Shared Bicycles.

VIDEO: https://t.co/WNepTIDYJy

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60% of urban trips globally are shorter than 5km. 50% of these trips are travelled by motorised mobility when they could be by active & public transport.

Going car-free
✅Improves air quality
✅Strengthens community
✅Boosts sustainable transport
✅Supports local businesses

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"Doorfietsroutes" (continuous cycle routes) = a long-distance cycle route constructed to encourage people to take the bike more in their commute to work or school.

🚲 185km of “doorfietsroutes” were added in 2024 in the Netherlands.

Learn more: https://t.co/bt2F90xcna

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Planners who apply the principle of DIRECTNESS may reduce cyclists' average commuting time, and as such, promote bicycle use.

Especially in congested urban areas, the bicycle can prove to be a competitive alternative to the car, in terms of journey time.

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Imagine living in an apartment where bike parking is safe, secure, and accessible.

This underground bike parking garage in an Amsterdam apartment complex is equipped with @FalcoTweets's bicycle racks, offering space for 1,350 bikes.

https://t.co/gKw4Jp3LRd

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In 2025, the Dutch Grand Prix has the ambition of reaching a 100% sustainable mode share. It shows that cycling can play a central role in large-scale, sustainable event transportation.

WATCH "Car Free Grand-Prix: How the Dutch Bike to Track" here: https://t.co/gY3A1TehEW

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The @fietsersbond (Dutch Cyclists' Union) represents the interests of all bicycle users. For example, when bike parking is inaccessible for special needs bicycles they come to action and assemble over 1,200 signatures to bring to the council!

https://t.co/hVutvdt1yF

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LA might be the car capital of the US, but its cycling culture is growing! 🚴

We spoke with @Cycling_Embassy's Chris Bruntlett, @modacitylife, to discuss ways LA can improve its cycling experience, encourage sustainable modes of transport, and the best place to ride in the city.