Bumping along rather than making a detour

20-05-2013

For several months the Utrecht urban geographer Jan van Duppen joined cyclists riding from Leidsche Rijn to the town centre. He asked about their experiences and habits, and while cycling with them observed the obstacle...

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• Junction node network used by 13% of cyclists
  16-05-2013
  49% of the Dutch population (over 8 million people) cycle for pleasure. This amounts to a yearly total of 167 million domestic cycling trips. In 13% of all cycling trips, the junction node network is used.
• Leiden lays emphasis on commuting
  13-05-2013
  The municipality of Leiden will invest in commuting in the coming years since that yields the greatest benefits.
• Utrecht to research the effects of new signage
  07-05-2013
  The municipality of Utrecht will investigate if new cycling direction signs can persuade cyclists to take a quieter route.

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