Utrecht: Planning for People & Bikes, Not for Cars
What it is
Streetfilms shows how Utrecht reduced car traffic in its center by removing roadways, building huge bike parking near the train station, and making cycling transitions safer and easier.
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN users cite it as a short, inspiring look at the Dutch approach to bike-friendly urban planning.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2019, last 2022
What HN commenters said
“Shows the fantastic transformation of Utrecht.”
Short film on Utrecht's transformation for bikes
l4u532, 2019-07 · Recommendation · in “How Utrecht Became a Paradise for Cyclists”
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Topics: utrecht, urban planning, cycling, bike parking, netherlands
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