Tag Archives: Utrecht
Cycle bridge over the A28; De Bilt – Utrecht
It is at least 30 years old, the cycle bridge over the A28, the motorway from Utrecht to Groningen. This part of that motorway was opened in 1985, but a … Continue reading
Recreational cycle routes in Utrecht
In my last post I showed you how ’s-Hertogenbosch has recently renewed and elaborated the city’s system of wayfinding signs for people on bicycles. The city placed 888 signs to … Continue reading
Cycling to the dentist
In the Netherlands people cycle for all kinds of every day purposes and I am no exception. So when I need to go to the dentist I get on my … Continue reading
’Tis the season to be cycling
December is the month the Dutch decorate their cities and towns with light ornaments. They call December ‘the dark days before Christmas’ and with good reason. In June there is … Continue reading
Trouble in paradise?
“Problems all-too familiar to car drivers the world over, from traffic jams to road-rage and lack of parking, are now also threatening to turn the Dutch dream of bicycling bliss … Continue reading
Cycling from the University to the Center of Utrecht
In 2011 it was commemorated that it had been 50 years since Utrecht University started moving out of the city center to a rural area to the east of the … Continue reading
Cycle path removed in Utrecht
It must be the first time I show you a cycle path that does not exist anymore. Even in the Netherlands sometimes cycle tracks disappear. There was a cycle path … Continue reading
Utrecht removes illegaly parked bicycles
Parking restrictions for bicycles are not to be taken lightly in the Netherlands. Utrecht has recently removed hundreds of bicycles just from the station area alone. And that is done … Continue reading
The big detour – Utrecht
When a viaduct that sees 22,000 cyclists a day has to be replaced by a bridge you have a big task to make a detour for all these people cycling. … Continue reading
Looking down on cyclists
As it turns out it can be very enjoyable to look down on cyclists…. As long as it is from a helicopter! One of my readers recently informed me that a … Continue reading
Barbie as a role model
Some days ago I waited for a traffic light in the center of Utrecht and suddenly looked into the eyes of a Barbie doll sitting on top of the light. … Continue reading
Because we don’t want large trucks in the city center
I just cycled in the inner-city of Utrecht and saw the electric mini-cargo hopper again. That reminded me of an interesting video about this project. We all know that trucks … Continue reading
