ple to cycle by incorporating cycling in decisions relating to national-level infrastructure . The plans are aligned with Government objectives to get 200,000 commuters out of traffic congestion , increase distances travelled by bike by 20 % and make the bicycle a fully-fledged , equivalent alternative in accessibility projects .
Some of the methods outlined to include cycling in new infrastructure plans include increasing infrastructure for cyclists who travel to public transport hubs , considering the increased use of E-bikes by the general public and businesses and how to decrease cycling accidents and increase safety .
The
Dutch Cycling Embassy also gives examples of existing Dutch projects that
have included cycling in infrastructure plans and best practices for new projects . Successful projects have involved creating cycling infrastructure that is not just functional but attractive , making intersections safer , improving signage , increased and improved parking facilities and increasing infrastructure by creating more car-free streets .
The focus is not just on infrastructure , commuters and younger people ; national campaigns also want to keep people cycling as they get older . The
CycleOn in your city – Safe Cycling Programme aims to raise awareness amongst elderly cyclists on how to continue cycling safely . Cycling is still popular in the Netherlands amongst older citizens , but by focusing on education and safety awareness , the hope is that more will continue to use their bikes .
The Netherlands is light years ahead of most countries in recognising all of the benefits bicycles can offer . They know that cycling is not just an economical way for everyone to get around ; but more cyclists mean economic benefits for businesses , improved health and wellbeing , more green spaces , increased mobility and accessibility for all and tremendous environmental benefits such as cleaner air and reduced carbon emissions .
Even as a world leader in cycling uptake and infrastructure , the Netherlands continues to work towards creating cleaner , safer and accessible urban areas and expand the bicycles reach beyond city limits . The Netherlands understands and has proven time and time again that by providing its citizens with ease of access , more space and a safe environment for all road users , that cycling can become a viable and popular mode of transport for people of all ages .
En 2012 , el gobierno holandés
promulgó un decreto por el que se declaraba que todos los nuevos edificios residenciales y de servicios públicos debían incluir instalaciones adecuadas para las bicicletas , como aparcamientos y almacenes para las mismas .
Luego , en 2018 ,
se reservaron cientos de millones de euros para impulsar proyectos regionales de uso de la bicicleta con el fin de que otras 200.000 personas de todo el país se subieran a ella . El dinero se destinó a la mejora de las infraestructuras existentes , a la construcción de nuevas rutas ciclistas , a 25.000 nuevos aparcamientos para bicicletas y a planes de ciclismo para empresarios .
El
Manual de Infraestructuras Nacionales para la Bicicleta y los Países Bajos , publicado por el Ministerio de Infraestructuras y Gestión del Agua , establece planes para atraer a más personas a la bicicleta mediante la incorporación de la misma en las decisiones relativas a las infraestructuras de ámbito nacional . Los planes están en consonancia con los objetivos del gobierno de sacar a 200.000 viajeros de la congestión del tráfico , aumentar las distancias recorridas en bicicleta en un 20 % y hacer de la bicicleta una alternativa equivalente en los proyectos de accesibilidad .
Algunos de los métodos expuestos para incluir la bicicleta en los nuevos planes de infraestructuras son el aumento de las infraestructuras para los ciclistas que se desplazan a los centros de transporte público , la consideración del aumento del uso de las bicicletas eléctricas por parte del público en general y de las empresas , y la forma de disminuir los accidentes ciclistas y aumentar la seguridad .
La atención no se centra únicamente en las infraestructuras , los desplazamientos al trabajo y los jóvenes ; las campañas nacionales también quieren que la gente siga montando en bicicleta a medida
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