the Netherlands
Talking Headways Podcast: Culture Is Designed Every Century
This week we’re joined by Dutch architect Ton Venhoeven. We chat about Utrecht’s new tram station TOD, the difference between the 15 minute and Micro City, planning policy and its history in the Netherlands, and the future of cities.
October 28, 2021
Four Myths About Car-Light Cities, Busted
Authors Melissa and Chris Bruntlett clear up some of the most common misconceptions about the Dutch cycling model that some say should be exported to America.
July 21, 2021
How the Dutch Do Winter Bike Lane Maintenance
If a snowy winter is guaranteed year after year, not budgeting for proper winter maintenance for all modes of transportation, then using winter as an excuse for not being able to implement high quality bicycle infrastructure is like refusing to buy apples and then complaining you can’t make applesauce.
March 2, 2021
Exactly How Far U.S. Street Safety Has Fallen Behind Europe, in Three Bombshell Charts
We knew it was bad, but not THIS bad.
October 10, 2020
Where “Jaywalking” Is Not a Crime
In Dutch cities, people can cross the street wherever they think it's safe.
September 11, 2017
Five Key Lessons From Europe’s Vision Zero Success
Cross-posted from the Vision Zero Network
June 10, 2015
Designs From Dutch Burbs Should Unite Vehicular Cyclists and Bike Lane Fans
This is the second in a two-post series about Dutch suburbs.
January 20, 2015
Dutch Planners School U.S. Cities on Bikeability
In the Netherlands, 30 percent of trips under five miles are by bike.
November 18, 2010