Friday, July 3, 2009
The best public bike system in the world?
New Cycle Racks for Amsterdam
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Cycling in The Netherlands NEW EDITION
English: Cycling in The Netherlands 2009
Deutsch: Radfahren in den Niederlanden 2009
Français: Le vélo aux Pays Bas 2009
Español: La bicicleta en Países Bajos 2009
The brochure offers compact information about a broad range of subjects, like: Bicycle use, Traffic safety, Motives for cycling, Why is cycling so successful in the Netherlands, The Dutch approach, Ways to promote bicycle use, How to find more information?, Who cycles in the Netherlands?, Success and fail factors for bicycle use, Arguments pro cycling, The Dutch approach, Effective cycling policy, Organization and responsibilities regarding to cycling in the Netherlands, The bicycle as a vehicle for common everyday use for every purpose, Bicycle education, Concrete measures, 27 examples from all over the country , Many photos.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Amsterdam moet veilig worden voor onze fietsende kinderen!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
New York, Paris new bicycle cities
1. Transportation professionalism.
2. Iron discipline
3. Be there or be square
4. Have your man in City Hall
5. Be your own good cop
6. Communicate like a winner
At the same time New York's Commissioner for transport Janette Sadik-Khan closed off part of Times Square, a brave act with a massive impact. Read more in the New York Times. Also the Summer Streets Program 2009 will give New Yorkers a chance to see carfree streets. Much of the Park Avenue will have no traffic at all on three Saturdays this summer, as the city shuts down 6.9 miles of Manhattan roadway in a reprise of last year’s Summer Streets program.
The Battery Park at the tip of Manhattan will be using Acorn Cycles “bakfietsen” (Dutch for “bucket bikes”) to turn the park into a “green zone”, with less unnecessary green house gas emissions. By doing this the park wants to set the example for a sustainable solution for transportation in all US parks.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Finally a World Health Report on Road Safety; long overdue
Saturday, June 13, 2009
New York here we come
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Velib Paris changes more than just Paris
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Shopping by Free Bike in San Sebastian
Saturday, May 30, 2009
'Bikes And Chill’ By AAArchitecten & UQ Design

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The Ultimate way to Vanmoof
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Cycling fashion on the streets of Amsterdam
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Safety? NOT my Problem!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Famke Jansen rides her Oma Fiets in New York
One comment Velo Mondial likes reads: 'Famke looks like an ordinary, albeit very pretty, New Yorker getting from one place to another by bicycle. She’s not geared up or sweating, nor is she yelling at anyone, violating traffic laws, praying for anarchy, or nearly running over hapless pedestrians. She’s an effortlessly cool, clean-showered, law abiding bike rider. And, knowing she’s a movie star adds more: she could have anything and she’s choosing a black Azor over a black Escalade and making life easier on everyone else. Thanks, Famke!'
We would like to add: If you see a scene like this in a city, you know that life is good there.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Master Class Sustainable Urban Mobility
How can sustainable mobility contribute to quality of life in urban areas? This is the key question in the international master class ‘Sustainable Urban Mobility’ in Amsterdam. The modern city is confronted with many challenges concurrently: air pollution, noise, spatial segregation, congestion and a lack of accessibility. In the master class urban planning, economics, psychology and sustainability are integrated into the common fields of mobility, transport and traffic management. Participants are introduced to a new approach to sustainable urban mobility: the most optimal blend of economic, environmental and social solutions to the myriad of challenges we face. Nicis Institute, Amsterdam Innovation Motor, Delft University of Technology, Transumo and Velo Mondial have joined forces in the development of this master class. The master class is supported by ‘Amsterdam Cycling to Sustainability’. In the three-day programme 14 -16 September 2009 - the expertise of the various partners is combined to offer the participants state of the art knowledge on the conceptual and practical implications of developments in the field of sustainable mobility in Europe’s cities.
Read more here in the brochure in preparation of the Master Class. Email Bart Nijhof or call him at NICIS: +31703440513. Click here for the registration form.
Catch them young
Monday, May 4, 2009
Bike Europe endorses Spicycles
Batteries Not Included
Friday, May 1, 2009
Sitting up straight, Glamorously! 2
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Making streets safer for seniors
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Sitting up straight, glamorously!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Amsterdam Going Green, Smart & Fast
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Velib Challenges vandalism
Monday, April 6, 2009
BCYCLES
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Cycling on te Rise
Monday, March 9, 2009
New York's Sustainable Street Index 2008
Utrecht obtains second clean beer boat
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Solid Gold from The Netherlands
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Boost for E-Bikes
Friday, February 20, 2009
Shared space gaining momentum
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Hot mode of transport
Amsterdam Best Green Transport Capital of Europe
The Best Green Capital Award for Europe in the category Transport would have been won - hands down - by Amsterdam if there was one. The Jury Report of the Best Green Capital in Europe mentions: 'Amsterdam has a transport situation which is very favourable for bicycles and public transport and restrictive to individual motorized transport in the city, without aiming to restrict overall mobility. In the city of Amsterdam bicycles are the most commonly used means of transport. In addition, the city has a public transport fleet which is 100% low emissions. Successful measures to enhance cycling further and reduce car traffic to city, starting from already high level have been introduced in recent years. A very wide range of transport measures are planned or currently being implemented, including further expansions of bicycle and public transport networks, road charging experiments anticipating the national scheme, more park and ride facilities, further parking restrictions, priorities for parking to car sharing organisations, environmental zones, incentives to scrap polluting cars, stimuli to use electric cars, electric support for pleasure craft use, and more. Also freight transport and waste transport are considered. Overall Amsterdam has an impressive transport policy legacy and promising outlooks.' Read the full jury report here.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Berlins expansion on bike network & bike parking

Saturday, February 14, 2009
Need for bicycle planning in Gulf increases

Monday, January 19, 2009
Amsterdam: more cycle than car trips
New York City Wins the Sustainable Transport Award 2009
