The Great Holiday

Little Mermaid story by Hans Christian Andersen has become an icon of the Scandinavian family, Danish. Today, the Danes have icons and a new story, the story of cykling (cycling), which can be found in all parts of the city. History cykling this time as a choice of gifts from Copenhagen to transport registered in the capital has a population of about 5 million people.

Who has never visited the city in Europe would have been used to find the phenomenon of cycling as a means of transportation that entrenched, especially in Copenhagen, Denmark. In a study conducted in 2007, Copenhagen has entered the ranks of the 11 best cycling cities in the world. The city ranks third in Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Portland, Oregon (USA).

According to the architect Jan Gehl, Danish experiencing growth and change of culture that is very important in driving. Community, led the government’s desire to move to public transport and the recovery environment. One of the things that support your success is the availability of the infrastructure that makes people feel safe and comfortable.

Given the history of cycling in Danish, which proved to have a background story is interesting. From the minimal research I found the information that the 1.5-century Danish culture of cycling has continued to grow more and more popular among people. In 1890, had 3,000 bikes in Copenhagen (embassy.dk www.cycling). This number increased in 1900 to 30,000 bikes. Seven years later, that number to 80,000, and continued to increase to 400,000 bikes in Copenhagen in 1934.

Danish Cycling Federation, which was established in 1905 is the oldest organization of bicycles in Europe with the objective of making policy makers to improve conditions for bicycle users. Only five years there was a rule that was introduced in the Copenhagen police. In 1923, the rules on the rules of conduct approved by Parliament. In the year 1920 until the 1930s, bicycles and trams dominated the streets in several major cities and growing. At the same time, the bike becomes more popular and become the preferred method of transportation.

During the German occupation of Denmark in 1940-1945, the limited availability of fuel for cycling in a tool to carry more reliable, it has continued until the mid-1950s, when growth of the reader ‘ end-user experience faster, the increased use of vehicles for the user to cycle less significantly by mid-1970, although users of bicycle reduced by one third of adults in the time still survive using vehicle power on a regular basis.

energy crisis in 1970 and growing concerns for the environment an important factor in the transformation of the transport of cars, bicycles and public transport. This was also supported by increased facilities and infrastructure for bicycle users. From 1982 to 2001, the state budget allocated to finance the construction of bicycle paths and infrastructure for their users. Concentration of funding for cycling after this year began to decline after 2001.

Delivering a speech at the opening of a conference on climate change, December 7, 2009, the governor of Copenhagen Ritt Bjerregaard include elements “cykling” as a government effort to push 20 per cent of the emissions target 2005-2015. The bike is supposed to bring people can reduce emissions from the transport sector. Mr. Ritter, 50 per cent of Copenhagen residents began using the bicycle as a primary option for transportation. In fact, in a campaign brochure hosting COP15 participants mentioned that among the four residents of Copenhagen, who has one car. Ritter has expressed what could be found without delay when we are near the city of Copenhagen. Not only the streets but also in the process, he also targeted Copenhagen became the first state capital is based on “Carbon Neutral City in 2015.

In the streets of Copenhagen, there are often several bike pictorial signs. If you specify a special bicycle, car, bike shelters and other symbols to enable users of bicycles, various mechanisms may be a sign that consumers are becoming Bike “king” in this city. In the middle of the road, very large, on the right side of the road in each direction, there is a special track bike. In some areas, bicycle paths painted a special color. As Parliament Square area, a special track bike painted blue. At the end of the street bike designs are usually very large. So do not be afraid to ownership of a car while cycling in the city.

Semaphore for bike users are separated by traffic lights for drivers and buses. There are special lights for the photo light on the bike top, followed by light green, yellow and red. Parking for bicycles is also the rule. On either side of the road for pedestrians, there is parking for bikes. In a sense, the management of parking motor car parked on the sidewalk. Local authorities have also developed various creations bike. Interesting to note that there is a special place to place for the front tires. Goal is to make bicycles parked properly and avoid dropping the bike, if he played with the other. The sight of rows of parked bicycles become one of the typical objects of Copenhagen.

For users that a single cycle of the station, no problems. At each station, we will find a place to park bicycles arranged history. Maybe you can not imagine how to lift the bike and orderly manner. According to information, care free bicycles. Make sure the bike securely locked when they are deposited. Also nursery two types, both inside and outside the station outside the station, the center is generally good in the parking lot is the output. Caring for the season, there is usually a sign posted pictures of the bike on the iron door. Location of the room is different in each season.

As an illustration of the train to Copenhagen, especially the S-Tog, there is the subway station then consists of several floors. Bicycle storage space on the floor, there are two or three. But do not worry about finding ways to implement it. Also available in steps of a special line that allows an owner to make or take a bike, it was a bit lax with biking, using the treadmill. Many people who also brought his bike on the train does not disappoint, the train is rows of seats were reserved for “park” the bike. Typically, the seat bottom is a rubber material that is sufficient to introduce a bike tire and not to drop it because of the turbulence along the road. They are the owners of bicycles can relax with a book form delivered to the target station, then down, taking a bike and can ride a bike again.

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