Four Myths About Car-Light Cities, Busted
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Authors Melissa and Chris Bruntlett clear up some of the most common misconceptions about the Dutch cycling model that some say should be exported to America.
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about the Netherlands
How the Dutch Do Winter Bike Lane Maintenance
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If a snowy winter is guaranteed year after year, not budgeting for proper winter maintenance for all modes of transportation, then using winter as an excuse for not being able to implement high quality bicycle infrastructure is like refusing to buy apples and then complaining you can’t make applesauce.
See How Far U.S. Street Safety Has Fallen Behind
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We knew it was bad, but not THIS bad.
Where “Jaywalking” Is Not a Crime
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In Dutch cities, people can cross the street wherever they think it's safe.
Five Key Lessons From Europe’s Vision Zero Success
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Cross-posted from the Vision Zero Network From the moment that Vision Zero began capturing attention in American cities, we’ve heard many admiring references to its success in Europe, particularly in its birthplace of Sweden. I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to research those experiences and their lessons for the growing number of American communities working […]
Designs From Dutch Burbs Should Unite Vehicular Cyclists and Bike Lane Fans
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This is the second in a two-post series about Dutch suburbs. It’s understandable why vehicular cycling techniques thrive in suburban America. In the absence of good bike infrastructure, taking the middle of the travel lane really is the safest way to ride — uncomfortable though that is for many of us. But if American suburbs […]