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Planning for a city of cyclists Challenges, potentials and strategies. Tim Strange Jensen City of Copenhagen May 2012. Copenhagen - Capital of Denmark. 550.000 inhabitants Total area 88 km2 6250 inhabitants/km2. 540 km. 50 %. 36 %. 85 %. 40.000. 25%. 68 %.
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Planning for a city of cyclistsChallenges, potentials and strategies Tim Strange JensenCity of CopenhagenMay 2012
Copenhagen - Capital of Denmark 550.000 inhabitants Total area 88 km2 6250 inhabitants/km2 Tilføj præsentationens titel i "Indsæt/ Sidehoved og Sidefod"
540 km 50 % 36 % 85 % 40.000 25% 68 %
Copenhagen - Trips to work and study Average 2008-2010
Safety and the feeling of safety Challenges & potentials Tim Strange JensenCity of Copenhagen
Long-distance-commuting Cycle super highways On your bike!” is the message being directed at citizens in the Greater Copenhagen area The message is part of a collaboration among 18 local authorities and the Capital Region of Denmark, who wish to create a network of bicycle commuter routes that encourage more people to bike to work. www.cykelsuperstier.dk
Making cycling the fastest and most convenient mode of transport Tilføj præsentationens titel i "Indsæt/ Sidehoved og Sidefod"
Political reasons for promoting cyclingLess congestionBetter environmentImproved healthUrban lifeProjects can be implemented in one election periodCheap and visible effects Exploit the political potential
Tilføj præsentationens titel i "Indsæt/ Sidehoved og Sidefod" Infrastructure = communication
Youareallowed! - You ride yourbike to work
Thank you More info: www.kk.dk/cityofcyclists Tim Strange Jensen: zu9t@tmf.kk.dk