Bike freeways in Copenhagen
From Copenhagenize: the City of Copenhagen is planning to expand the existing, extensive network of bike lanes to extend farther out into the suburbs with a network of 13 high-class routes.
- Smooth, even surfaces free of leaves, ice and snow.
- As direct as possible with no detours.
- Homogenous visual expression, for example, with signage and the trademark blue bike lanes through larger intersections.
- 'Service stations' with air and tools along the routes.
- Possibility to maintain a high speed and with sufficient width to overtake other cyclists.
- Safe and quick crossing priority for cyclists when they approach cross streets.
- Green Wave for cyclists through sections with frequent stop lights. [The Green Wave is in place on three main routes into Copenhagen already. Cycle 20 km/h and you hit green lights all the way.]
Could we please make our paths and hydro corridors a little bit like this instead of stopping at every major road and golf course?
