In Dutch cycle infrastructure major intersections were created in different ways in the past.
First we see a major intersection from the 1960s in Utrecht. Two roads with 2×2 lanes and separated cycle paths on all 4 sides meet. Shown is how a cyclist makes a left turn there.
Then we compare it to a major intersection in nearby Houten (in 2008 voted best cycle city of the Netherlands) where a decades younger solution for a major intersection makes a left turn for a cyclist a lot easier, quicker and safer.
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One thing I noticed about both intersections: they are huge, but devoid of traditional development! Where are the places to stop and eat? Maybe these parts of town are not the type of areas conducive to this type of activity. I think it is a shame that with all that real estate given over to transport that more is not being used for other purposes as well!
@ubrayj02 both intersections you see are on major through roads. We don't want people stopping for food there. But both intersections are also just steps away from a mall where you could get all the food you want.
Great video . More please, I love them
Мифы о чудовищных трудностях обгона на велодорожках и о том как автомобильные трассы катастрофически урезанны за счёт велодорожек развенчаны!
Really good infrastructure, the only negative thing I saw was the stupid woman walking on the cycle path at 1:45 when there was a fantastic pedestrian footpath there.
I wish the US would catch up.
go as far as poSsible