CYCLING: THE FAST WAY FORWARD

Two wheels versus four
Cycling has always been a Danish tradition, but Copenhagen has gone one step further and made cycling integral to urban planning and design. In fact , it has a target to increase cycling’s traffic modal share to work and education’ from 36% in 2007 to 50% by 2015. As a result, despite Danes enjoying some of the highest average levels of wealth in the world, the majority choose low-expense, but quick and convenient cycling, as their preferred way of getting around.

Pedal power - our solution
Cycling infrastructure was made central to our urban planning and design and we invested heavily in dedicated, uninterrupted cycle lanes and easy transfer to public transport services.

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The benefits of a city that cycles

• Environmental: Reduced noise, air pollution and CO2 emissions (90,000 tonne reduction annually).
   
• Social: Healthier citizens reduce health care costs at an estimated rate of US$1 per km cycled. 88% of people cycle because it is the fastest and most convenient way to get to work.
   
• Economic: Cycling provides a low-cost form of transport and by reducing journey times and congestion increases economic productivity.