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Two intersections improved for cycling

3 February 202115 March 2021 Bicycle Dutch

Streets are never finished. Their design needs constant monitoring. Traffic flows may change over time, people’s travel habits may change and views on which is the preferred mode of transportation may change as well. When the municipality of ʼs-Hertogenbosch established … Continue reading Two intersections improved for cycling

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A new roundabout to replace a T-junction

26 August 202015 March 2021 Bicycle Dutch

Another new roundabout was opened in the municipality of ʼs-Hertogenbosch. This roundabout is located outside the built-up area close to ʼs-Hertogenbosch proper and business park De Vutter in the former village of Engelen. The three-arm roundabout was constructed in just … Continue reading A new roundabout to replace a T-junction

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Intersection upgrade: a Banana and a Chips Cone

10 April 201824 April 2018 Bicycle Dutch

Some of the Dutch cycleways are used so heavily, that they have reached their capacity. This means the authorities need to come up with innovative solutions to make cycling convenient and attractive again at those locations. Protected (separated) cycleways are … Continue reading Intersection upgrade: a Banana and a Chips Cone

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A common urban intersection in the Netherlands

20 February 20186 March 2018 Bicycle Dutch

Can urban intersections be designed in such a way that motor traffic, cycling and walking flow smoothly and that the potential conflicts of these very different types of traffic crossing each other’s paths are made less complicated and less dangerous? … Continue reading A common urban intersection in the Netherlands

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From semi-protected to a fully protected intersection

28 February 201714 March 2017 Bicycle Dutch

The city of ’s-Hertogenbosch upgraded a protected intersection. It used to be partly protected, with long diagonal cycle crossings on the carriage way, but it now became a fully protected intersection. The reconstruction of Brugplein in ’s-Hertogenbosch took place already … Continue reading From semi-protected to a fully protected intersection

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From ring road to city boulevard

6 December 20165 May 2019 Bicycle Dutch

Utrecht has changed part of its former city ring road. The 4-lane road has now become a 2×1 lane street which Utrecht calls a “city boulevard”. Drivers are discouraged to use the former ring road to pass through larger parts … Continue reading From ring road to city boulevard

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A reconstructed cycle route in Utrecht

16 February 201626 February 2017 Bicycle Dutch

Think about your living room, chances are you change it completely every 15 to 20 years. Because you need a wider sofa for the expanding family, or because you rightfully think that table has had its best years. Maybe the … Continue reading A reconstructed cycle route in Utrecht

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Explaining the Dutch roundabout abroad

13 October 201526 October 2015 Bicycle Dutch

Dutch roundabouts are terrifying. At least in the eyes of foreign planners and engineers. Dutch road users, including the most vulnerable ones – people walking and cycling – prefer roundabouts over signalised intersections. And so do Dutch planners and engineers, … Continue reading Explaining the Dutch roundabout abroad

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Timo-Perälä

Winter Cycling Congress 2015 (2)

3 March 201510 March 2015 Bicycle Dutch

Last week you could see my presentation at the Winter Cycling Congress in Leeuwarden, from 10 to 12 February last. In my post this week, I’d like to show you a bit more about that event. A great video was … Continue reading Winter Cycling Congress 2015 (2)

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Transitions

Transitions from one type of infra to the other

11 December 201418 December 2014 Bicycle Dutch

“Occasionally it will be necessary to provide a transition from on-carriageway cycle lanes to off-carriageway cycle tracks and vice versa. This transition should be clear, smooth, safe and comfortable for cyclists. Minimum speed change and vertical and/or horizontal deviation for … Continue reading Transitions from one type of infra to the other

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Heetmanplein 2014

Road diet XXL for an intersection in Den Bosch

30 October 201412 November 2014 Bicycle Dutch

To improve traffic situations for pedestrians and people cycling, road managers can decide to build extravagant infrastructure. Most of the time, however, it is much easier and much more effective to relocate motor traffic and to unbundle routes. When motor … Continue reading Road diet XXL for an intersection in Den Bosch

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Dynamic sign

Dynamic sign to indicate the fastest cycle route

9 October 20147 November 2015 Bicycle Dutch

A novel and dynamic traffic sign shows people cycling the fastest route across a big intersection in ʼs-Hertogenbosch. It works since Wednesday the 24th September 2014. For that occasion the city’s alderman for traffic, Jan Hoskam, said: “It is good … Continue reading Dynamic sign to indicate the fastest cycle route

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