8 House, Copenhagen, Denmark
People living in this building can cycle from their front door (up to 10 floors up) down to the ground without ever having to get off their bikes. The cycle path runs at the heart of this development.
Melkwegbridge, Purmerend, Netherlands
Melkwegbridge separates cyclists and pedestrians, but still allows easy passage for boats. The 12-metre-high arch ensures pedestrian access remains uninterrupted while boat passes under it, and the cycling deck can be split in two.
Hovenring, Eindhoven, Netherlands
We’ve already covered the fascinating Hovenring in a previous article. You can check it out HERE.
San Sebastian Bicycle Tunnel, Spain
In 2009, the world’s longest bicycle underpass was opened. Made out of a former railway tunnel, it connects two parts of the city which were previously impassable by bike.
Peace Bridge, Calgary, Canada
A wide bike lane runs down the centre of the 126-metre-long Peace Bridge. With the glass ‘leaves’ filling the top section, it is truly an amazing structure.
Bike Autobahn, Germany
The ultimately 60-mile-long bicycle Autobahn should connect a region of 10 cities. 10 percent of trips are already done by bike in Germany, and the number is expected to rise even higher.
The Bicycle Snake, Copenhagen, Denmark
The 235-metre bike path bridges the gap between two popular areas of Copenhagen. It’s estimated that 12,500 cyclists pass here every single day.
Protected cycling network, Vancouver, Canada
10 percent of people in Vancouver commute to work on bicycles. What lies behind the massive improvement? The unique protected cycling network. You can find out more about it HERE.
Utrecht Centraal Station, Netherlands
4,200 bicycles can be accommodated in the area around central station. The facility is hidden under the stairs leading to the new station hall. Plus the first 24 hours of parking are free!
Glow-in-the-dark bicycle path, Lidzbark, Poland
This unique path incorporates luminophore. This synthetic material lights up in bright blue when charged by sunlight. You can read more about this amazing idea HERE.
