VOICED: Cycling Danes build highways to health

Copenhagen is rapidly becoming a bicycle-centric city, with over a third of commuting done by bike and 50% of city traffic being cyclists. The city is enhancing its infrastructure, including the world's busiest bicycle lanes, to accommodate this growth. A major project, the cycling highway, aims to create fast, safe, and comfortable routes by adapting traffic lights and adding amenities like bike stops. Local cyclists are enthusiastic about these developments, which also aim to reduce car usage. With significant investment, Copenhagen aspires to surpass Amsterdam as Europe's most bike-friendly city.

What percentage of all traffic within Copenhagen is by bicycle?

• 90%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

What is the main goal of the cycling highway project in Copenhagen?

• To create faster and safer cycling routes

• To reduce public transport usage

• To increase car traffic

• To build more parking spaces

What infrastructure changes are being made to accommodate cyclists in Copenhagen?

• Constructing pedestrian-only zones

• Increasing bus routes

• Building bike stops with amenities

• Adding more car lanes

How do local cyclists feel about the cycling highway project?

• They are unaware

• They are indifferent

• They are supportive

• They are opposed

What is one expected outcome of the cycling highway project in terms of city traffic?

• Increase in pedestrian traffic

• Reduction in the number of cars

• Decrease in bicycle usage

• Increase in car usage