ABSTRACT
The chapter describes contemporary cycling in Copenhagen and outlines how Copenhagen is a global model for cycling. Cycling is the norm in Copenhagen, and the car is secondary to cycling in terms of how Copenhageners get around the city. The car is subject to firm restrictions, and this is critical for why there remains high rates of cycling in Copenhagen. We consider key metrics of the bicycle city including mode share, spatial range, and population density, and offer comparisons to peer green mobility and aspirational green mobility cities around the world. Finally, we examine the infrastructure and the systematic approach towards cycling, including connectivity, cohesiveness, and the harmony of cycling with public transportation.
