The world's first bicycle city - Copenhagen

The British lifestyle magazine “Monocle” once selected 20 liveable cities in 2008 in the world. Denmark’s Copenhagen is ranked first in terms of environmental protection and other factors. Not only that, Copenhagen was also designated by the International Cycling Federation as the world’s first from 2008 to 2011. A "city of bicycles", bicycles have become a city culture and symbol of Copenhagen. This bicycle-promoting city is not only very similar to Beijing in terms of climate, but also regards bicycles as a means of transportation rather than fashionable sports equipment. At present, 36% of residents in Copenhagen use bicycles, and the city’s goal is to reach 40% in 2012. This can reflect the city’s emphasis on various modes of transportation from the side – bicycles topped, followed by public transport, and private cars at the end.

Standing on the streets of Copenhagen, looking ahead, men and women, old and young, wearing helmets, and rushing in the car, seemed to be like professional athletes, especially at the peak of the commutes, forming a beautiful flowing landscape. Colorful bikes provide a convenient way to travel to ALICE in Copenhagen - learn about the city on two wheels.

At the same time, the use of these bicycles is very cheap, and in addition to paying a deposit of 20 DKK, no additional fees are required. The urban area is nowhere near as far as 110 bicycle sites in Beijing's Copenhagen city, which makes bicycles within easy reach. The ubiquitous repair shops ensure that these bicycles are used optimally every day.

In Copenhagen, there are more than 350 km of bicycle lanes that are separated from roads and sidewalks. There are also 20 km of bicycle lanes that are marked with the car lanes. At intersections, bicycle lanes are generally identified by a blue bar to increase its visibility. If you drive your car in the streets of Copenhagen, you will always be blocked by red lights one after another. On the other hand, if you step on a bicycle and pedal at a constant speed, you can almost always be green and free. This is because in Copenhagen, the frequency of all traffic lights changes is set according to the average speed of the bicycle.

This means that if you start from the green light of an intersection and ride at a constant speed, you will generally not see a red light. Thanks to the promotion of an effective bicycle policy, traffic jams almost disappeared from Copenhagen. It is also convenient to park your bike in Copenhagen. In the city near the subway station, next to the store supermarket, on the school campus, even in front of the government agencies, there is a dedicated bicycle parking lot, and all free of charge; everywhere the design of sophisticated, practical and practical bicycle racks, some wheels Sandwiched between two rings with a diameter of about 30 cm, the handlebars are also framed on a streamlined handlebar frame, which saves space and is not blown by the wind. In the subway and light rail, there is also a dedicated space for passengers to carry bicycles, just buy another bicycle ticket.