Project Abstract
"In the town of Nakskov, a bicycle route network has been established in and around the town center. The project has not only resulted in much better conditions for the cyclists, but has also improved the town aesthetically and given Nakskov its own character."
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The row of trees, which once marked the edge of the medieval town, was reestablished.
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Planning
"The starting point for the experiment was a local plan for the bicycle routes, which in turn was based on a total path plan for the town.
In the municipality's application of 1987 to become an experimental town for a bicycle route project great emphasis was put on the need to see urban space, the technical design, the street furniture, etc. as a unity.
This view was repeated in the contract with the [Danish] Road Directorate, which underlined the unanimously agreed objective that the converted streets should have a high standard. DKK 25 million were allocated to the project, which was started under the management of a steering committee with representatives from the municipality, the Road Directorate, the police, and private consultants."
Results
"The conversion has resulted in considerably lower speed levels on the squares ... On the road sections speed levels have not changed significantly.
The town inhabitants are generally satisfied with the project. As a secondary effect there has been much positive mention of Nakskov both in Denmark and abroad."
Further Reading:
Town Center, Nakskov, Denmark
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