The one-way cycle track with a kerb is the excellent standard solution for safe bicycle traffic. However, cycle lanes, edge lanes, or two-way cycle tracks are also possibilities if there are really good reasons for choosing them.  The most important… Read more

It’s best to aim for a uniform solution in each area which in urban areas should primarily be based on one-way cycle tracks. The road rules contain excellent recommendations, but pilot projects to test new measures may also prove necessary. Cyclist c… Read more

The state of Denmark has drawn up a new strategy for bicycle traffic in response to the fact that bicycle traffic has dropped. It includes three focus areas: everyday cycling, active holiday and leisure, and secure, new cyclists. Substantial investme… Read more

The cycle track plan should involve citizens and organizations, and planners must constantly be on the lookout for opportunities for joining it with other construction projects. It is important that the plan links up with other objectives involving s… Read more

Cycle track planners should address the issue of whether the cycle track network should be strictly segregated from cars or whether the requirement can be relaxed. They should also consider whether the overall question of road closure, traffic calmin… Read more

A bicycle traffic plan should be based on what’s already there and what cyclists already have. City and country are two highly different things, and the type of city also makes a big difference.  What should be the central focus of country planning,… Read more

There is an excellent potential for switching short car trips to cycle trips. More cyclists mean fewer accidents. Plan bicycle traffic in combination with collective transport, set clear goals, and don’t hesitate to use the whip and the carrot to ach… Read more

Cyclists and pedestrians should normally be segregated, but there are situations when it’s better to mix them and create a better urban life where people meet and interact. This typically applies in dense urban areas without an actual pedestrian zone… Read more

A key planning factor is whether cyclists should be segregated from motor traffic or whether both road user groups should be integrated in the same area. The decisive factor is the speed and volume of motor traffic. Both elements can be regulated so… Read more

It’s important for cyclists to be able to traverse the city quickly and easily. Travel speed and the number of stops are key factors for wanting to cycle. The comfort level should be high and it should be possible to cycle safely year round. By Troel… Read more