The Copenhagen Bike Path is a Vibrant Structure that Cuts Through Traffic
Meghan Young — August 14, 2014 — Art & Design
References: dw.dk & fastcoexist
The Copenhagen bike path hopes to increase cycle commuters by providing a way to cut straight through traffic. It does so by way of an elevated roadway. A great infrastructure, it will improve the city in more ways than one. Not only does it provide a great alternative for commuters, it brings a bright touch of orange to its streets.
Designed by Dissing and Weitling, the Copenhagen bike path is dubbed Cykelslangen. Also known as Cycle Snake, it winds through buildings above a busy waterfront shopping area. Mikael Colville-Anderson, Copenhagen-based urban design expert and CEO of Copenhagenize Design Company says, "There was a missing link that forced bicycle users to use the stairs or make a huge detour around a shopping center. This solution provided a fast A-to-B from a bridge to a bicycle bridge on the harbor, while freeing up the harbor front for meandering pedestrians."
Designed by Dissing and Weitling, the Copenhagen bike path is dubbed Cykelslangen. Also known as Cycle Snake, it winds through buildings above a busy waterfront shopping area. Mikael Colville-Anderson, Copenhagen-based urban design expert and CEO of Copenhagenize Design Company says, "There was a missing link that forced bicycle users to use the stairs or make a huge detour around a shopping center. This solution provided a fast A-to-B from a bridge to a bicycle bridge on the harbor, while freeing up the harbor front for meandering pedestrians."
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