DarioNov 16, 2022

I didn’t realize that the Dutch fought for their bike lanes. There’s a lot of history within this that I’m currently naive about but excited to learn!

Here’s the article I’m starting with — How the Dutch got Their Cycle Paths: https://www.pps.org/article/how-the-dutch-got-their-cycle-paths

#bikes #urbanism

'How the Dutch Got Their Cycle Paths'

The extensive cycling infrastructure of the Netherlands didn't happen by magic. It was the result of a lot of hard work, including massive street protests and very deliberate political decision-making.

Show threadPeteNov 17, 2022
@dariohudon
I've thought a lot about the differences between the US and the Netherlands, and it seems like the presence of the American auto industry is a huge factor. The large US auto industry successfully lobbied hard against safe streets both locally and nationally, and crushed grassroots movements. The Netherlands lacked such a powerful auto industry, and grassroot safety movements didn't have to face such fierce and well-funded opposition.
Show threadDr. ir. Brian R. Pauw
@forpeterssake @dariohudon the Netherlands had DAF, but they weren’t too powerful back then.
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