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“Young people don’t give a damn about a sign”: Amsterdam set to trial 20kph speed limit on cycle paths to clamp down on fast illegal e-bikes – but lack of fines slammed as “pointless”

The trial comes as the Dutch government also attempts to introduce minimum age and helmet requirements for fatbike users

Mon, May 25, 2026 16:21
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Separate bike lanes for faster cyclists and enforcement of illegal e-bikes would be more effective than plan for speed limits on Dutch cycle lanes, cycling union and road safety groups argue

Dutch government approves trial for local councils to impose speed limits on bike lanes, but Cyclists' Union argues "the problem is that there's absolutely no enforcement" of illegal e-bikes and cycling infrastructure could be improved to avoid issues

Tue, Jul 15, 2025 08:51
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Dutch cycle lanes could soon have speed limits, as government also targets increasing helmet use “without leading to a reduction in people cycling”

However, road safety group argues most benefit would come from improving cycling infrastructure

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 11:59
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“Limited signs of progress”: UK continues to lag behind European cities on cycling infrastructure, report reveals

Latest PeopleForBikes ratings suggest UK shows "sign of little progress", with "negligible" change to gulf between London and the rest of the country

Tue, Jun 24, 2025 14:00
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Is this device the answer to tram track danger for cyclists?

Dutch students design simple insert for tram tracks as part of city competition - if they win, they'll get to test whether it works

Thu, Jan 05, 2017 14:09
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Evacuating a city by bicycle is 5 times more efficient

Escaping a flood in the Dutch Randstad megalopolis would be impossible by car; experts say grab a bike or climb a tree

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 01:54
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Amsterdam gets new “Bicycle Mayor”

Initiative to nominate a cycling champion for the Dutch city was set up by an NGO, that hopes more cities will follow suit

Mon, Jul 04, 2016 11:40
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