With over 35,000 kms of cycle paths, over a quarter of all journeys in the Netherlands are made on bicycle and the average Dutch person cycles 3km a day. This is thanks to the Netherlands’ high quality cycling infrastructure, which is based on five core principles: 🔸 Cohesion: Building well-connected network of cycling routes. 🔸 Directness: Ensuring cycling is fast and convenient by giving people the shortest route possible. 🔸 Safety: Reducing conflicts between cyclists and other road users.

The Netherlands’ cycling infrastructure is a global benchmark, with over 25% of all journeys made by bike. This success is driven by five core principles: Cohesion, Directness, Safety, Comfort, and Attractiveness. 🛤 Cohesion ensures a well-connected cycling network, making travel between cities seamless. ⏱ Directness prioritizes fast, direct routes with minimal detours. 🛡 Safety reduces risks by separating cyclists from other traffic and implementing protected crossings. 🌿 Comfort provides sm

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