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The nudge of a stranger and coaster brakes: Thoughts on biking in The Netherlands

In Utrecht a man who wanted to pass me on a bike path gently pushed me out of his way without saying a word.

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January 13, 2023

Taylor Griggs

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Advisory bike lanes: Utrecht versus Portland

Much has been made about advisory bike lanes in Portland over the last few months; and it just so happens I’m currently in the Dutch city that helped inspired them.

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January 9, 2023

Taylor Griggs

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Five surprises in a comparison of Portland and Dutch travel choices

A motherlode of new data has revealed, for the first time, the ways the distance of our trips affects the way we travel.

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October 21, 2014

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

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