Posts about Denmark
Biking could save billions: More than one third of Copenhagen's population commutes to work by bike. If American's commuted in the same rates it would save $17 billion, mainly in health care costs. (Business Insider) (Comment)
Danish peds step up: In a city where 55% of residents commute by bike, Copenhagen is seeing the omnipresence of cyclists upsetting pedestrians. (NYT) ... Interestingly, many people in the story identify themselves as regularly using different modes of travel. (Comment)
Thanks for cycling, rest your foot: Copenhagen is installing new bike foot rests at intersections with traffic lights around their city. This lets cyclists stop without having to dismount. They also thank the riders for cycling. (Denmark.dk) (Comment)
You dented my car when I hit you!: An American driver hit a Danish cyclist with a rental car in Copenhagen last year. Police faulted the driver. Now the driver's insurer, American Express, is demanding compensation from the cyclist for so inconsiderately damaging that car when it hit her. (Copenhagenize, Matt', Erik W) (Comment)
Vacuum chic not cycle chic?: At last night's "Cycle Chic" forum, the Danish cycling fashion blogger said there isn't really a Danish bicycle culture any more than a Danish vacuum cleaner culture. WashCycle also disagreed with some of his arguments about bicycle marketing. (WashCycle) (Comment)
Hugs and helmets: Danish police stop bicyclists and offer a couple of surprises. (Lynda) Update: the video is fake.
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