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SAFECYCLE, the Intelligent Bicycle Initiative for safe cycling in Europe
17-05-2012
Cyclists’ safety is at the forefront in many European countries. In the EU project SAFECYCLE the potential contribution of ITS and ICT to increasing the safety of cyclists in Europe is being researched. In contrast to the automotive sector, the bicycle industry has incorporated Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) only to a very modest extent. ‘E-safety’ applications is a greenfield domain that the SAFECYCLE project is exploring.
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Higher contrast helps the visually impaired cyclist
14-05-2012
Good road markings and white kerbs will help older cyclists and cyclists with visual handicaps. These are conclusions made by research done at the University of Groningen.
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One in six buys the electric bike after a trial spin
01-05-2012
Participants of the electric bike trial in the province of Brabant were clearly enthusiastic upon conclusion of the trial. One in six of them ended up buying an electric bicycle afterwards.
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The Dutch Cycling Embassy is a public private partnership established to make Dutch – cycling related – expertise, experiences, services and products internationally available. All partners of the Dutch Cycling Embassy are convinced that cycling can and must play a much larger role in (urban) transport for many good reasons; they offer their expertise, services and products to assist you in taking full advantage of the potential of cycling.
The Dutch Cycling Embassy offers much cycling-related knowledge and expertise, among others by means of this website. Nevertheless, personal contact is equally as important. If you want to learn more about –Dutch – bicycle policies, directly from Dutch cycling experts, the Dutch Cycling Embassy is ready to meet your needs.
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