Tag: cyclists
Outrage over car theory book that describes cyclists as ‘aggressive road users’
The Cycling Platform Utrecht finds it very strange that new drivers are taught this. “It’s about being alert, I understand that, but that’s how you teach someone that a cyclist…
New safety systems on trucks to protect pedestrians and cyclists
News Published on 04/11/2024 at 08:29 a.m. updated on 04/11/2024 at 08:29 a.m. Reading 1 min. Truck manufacturer Volvo announces the arrival of new generation safety systems. They are intended…
Cyclists and pedestrians come together in many places. To limit disputes and accidents, everyone must respect the Highway Code. So who has priority?
Cyclists and pedestrians come together in many places. To limit disputes and accidents, everyone must respect the Highway Code. So who has priority? Traffic in the city is a complex…
Cyclists managed to win a dangerous sailing race – Finland’s Olympic champion opens up about how crazy it is | Sport
It culminated in the Balearic Sea off Barcelona the world’s most famous sailing race, the 171-year-old America’s Cup. The defending champion of the title, the Emirates Team New Zealand’s Taihoro…
Utrecht cuts Catharijnesingel: more space for pedestrians and cyclists
The parking garages, shops and homes around Hoog Catharijne will remain accessible to local traffic. Emergency services, public transport, taxis, coaches, mopeds, logistics and work traffic can also continue to…
Cyclists are attacked – and abused
Several cyclists reported on Monday morning that they were attacked by a man while cycling along Gustavsviksvägen in Örebro. – This applies to a number of cyclists, but not all…
Red for busy, green for quiet: these signs should prevent cyclists from getting too busy in Utrecht
“I change routes, I know all the routes,” says a cyclist along the Catharijnesingel who is on his way to Utrecht Science Park. The purpose of the busy signs is…
Are cyclists allowed to run a red light? That’s what the law says
The red lights in question can either be specific to a cycle lane, or the usual ones that also apply to other vehicles. Anyone who has spent time in our…
This triangular sign is being installed in the city: here is what cyclists are allowed to do
If you live in the city, you must have seen this triangular sign under a traffic light. It is the nightmare of some drivers and pedestrians and here is what…
Dozens of fines issued to hikers and cyclists in closed wolf area
The manager says that cyclists and hikers still entered the area after the area was declared off-limits. “A group diehards doesn’t care about anything. We see that fences have been…