The next time an objector points out an “empty bike-lane,” remember it’s because they’re efficient. “This stretch in #Copenhagen conveys 8 times as many people on bikes compared to cars - still it's mostly cars we see.” — @urbanthoughts11 HT @anderspreben

Remember, the next time an objector points out an “empty bike-lane,” it’s because they’re efficient. “This stretch in #Copenhagen conveys 8 times as many people on bikes compared to cars - still it's mostly cars we see.” — @urbanthoughts11 HT @anderspreben

One of the most successful pedestrian streets in the world, the Strøget in Copenhagen, was filled with cars until a 2 year 1962 pilot project. The opposition argued “no cars means no business,” but the street has been a massive retail success, the city’s busiest shopping street.