http://velomondial.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-cycle-racks-for-amsterdam.html
New Cycle Racks for Amsterdam
Amsterdam is preparing for more new and better bicycle parking
facilities. At the moment the center of Amsterdam has 10.241 bicycle parking
facilities, catering for 33.839 bicycles. The demand for bicycles has however
staggered in recent years.
To alleviate the situation Amsterdam is planning for a number of
bicycle parking garages and many more bicycle racks. There are many options for
bicycle racks and therefore the city has organized a test situation with 19
different racks. The users of the racks can vote which one they like best. It
can already be seen who will win: the ones that are occupied all the time have
obviously the preference.
Have a look at the variety of options and if you read Dutch go
here to read more of Amsterdam’s ambitions regarding bicycle parking in a
city where more people ride a bike then people drive a car into the center of
the city. In 2007 56% rode a bike when entering the city versus 24% a private
car and 20% public transport. These figures have already altered in 2008 and
2009 and as soon figures become available you will read them in this blog.
Pascal J.W. van den Noort
Executive Director Velo Mondial