Monday, 16 March 2020

On Yer Bike!

The bicycle-orientated Dutch city of Utrecht is planning to build 6,000 new homes in the Merwede distinct with minimal provision for cars (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/15/forward-thinking-utrecht-builds-car-free-district-for-12000-people). The new build will also have schools, health centres, a sports centre and shops but expensive and limited car parking will only be provided adjacent to 4 'dead end' 60 m roads protruding into the zone for logistical access (it is envisaged that small electrical vehicles will be employed for delivery of shopping and removal of rubbish). The buildings will also be provided with greenery and solar panels. This seems to be an interesting development as it will be served by 20,000 bicycles.
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