When cities like Rotterdam were rebuilt, care was taken to plan not only new roads and train lines but also miles of new cycle lanes, complete with clear signposting and dedicated bicycle-only bridges, tunnels and traffic lights. Cyclists were given automatic priority at roundabouts, and thousands of bicycle parking spaces were provided at train stations. Many areas were designated as woonerven, ‘living streets’ in which cars were forbidden to move faster than walking speed. As commuters in other countries began using new motorway systems to commute from their suburban homes to their
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