Posts tagged Amsterdam
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The Dutch government is trolling DC over marijuana, bike lanes, and streetcars
As marijuana legalization took effect in the District of Columbia, Mayor Muriel Bowser said DC would “not become like Amsterdam.” We talked about the differences yesterday, including on bicycling and transit, but the Embassy of the Netherlands has playfully responded with this infographic comparing our two capital cities. Keep reading…
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DC like Amsterdam? We can only hope
According to yesterday’s Express, DC is starting to look a lot like Amsterdam, and not just because of marijuana. That’s fantastic if true. Keep reading…
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Amsterdam plays Spot the Christmas Streetcar
Remember #bikeinbloom, when Capital Bikeshare dressed one of its bikes up in cherry blossom regalia? Every Christmas, Amsterdam does the same thing with one of its famous streetcars. Amsterdamers call it the “kersttram”, or “Christmas tram.” Keep reading…
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Photographic proof bikes and streetcars work together
Despite the fact that streetcar tracks can be hazards to cyclists, bikes and streetcars are great allies. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Mo’ MoveDC
What about drivers?; Lessons from Amsterdam; Remaking Little Washington; Metro opens (restroom) doors; The highest wage in the land; Building for resilience and livability; No drunk driving without driving; An ISO standard for cities; And…. Keep reading…
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Colored bike lanes come in many colors
Green-painted bike lanes have become common in DC and around the US. They make bike lanes more visible, helping to remind car drivers to watch for cyclists. But at least 3 other colors are used for the same purpose elsewhere around the world. Here are some examples. Do you know of any others? Keep reading…
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Amsterdam proves bikes and streetcars are allies
Cyclists and streetcar tracks don’t always get along, but the two should not be enemies. On the contrary, cities with large streetcar networks also tend to be the most bicycle friendly. This is because streetcars contribute strongly to the development of more dense, urban, less car-dependent cities — the same characteristics that produce the most friendly urban… Keep reading…
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Around the world: Dodging and parking
Cat commuting no more; Electric bikes turning deadly; Where all modes meet; No meters makes it too hard to park; Nowhere to park… that you can see; Yahoo patents parking sensors; Game deciphers parking signs. Keep reading…