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𝐓̲𝐡̲𝐞̲ ̲𝐟̲𝐨̲𝐨̲𝐝̲𝐜̲𝐨̲𝐮̲𝐫̲𝐭̲?̲ ̲𝐓̲𝐡̲𝐞̲ ̲𝐦̲𝐨̲𝐯̲𝐢̲𝐞̲𝐬̲?̲ ̲𝐁̲𝐢̲𝐤̲𝐞̲ ̲𝐢̲𝐭̲!̲ Copenhagen Road Safety & Active Travel Series - Post #27 Fisketorvet is one of Copenhagen’s biggest shopping centres with all the usual attractions. Being centrally located means that generous bike parking is needed to accommodate people riding in from the surrounding areas and to make the bike a no-brainer option. There are charging facilities for e-bikes, larger parking bays for cargo bikes as well as a team of bicycle mechanics who also offer a bike wash service for 100 krone. Have you seen any bike garages like this at your local shopping centre? Image: Fisketorvet Shopping Centre About this series: Over the next 3 months, we'll share curated snapshots of Copenhagen's streets and urban environment. Our goal is to bring more road safety and active travel learnings to Australia/New Zealand. Stay tuned! Before 1962 Copenhagen was a city dominated by cars. Since then, the city has evolved to become one of the most pedestrian and cyclist friendly places in the world. Apart from Australia’s royal connection with Denmark, several Australian cities have been strongly influenced by Danish approaches to urban design. Seeing is believing and the snapshots we’re bringing you provide an opportunity to imagine what is possible. HA Consulting Pty Ltd Delvis Yendra Acknowledging the expertise and support of Arpad Maksay Acknowledging Mo Rasooli's support and work on these posts as well.

ＦＩＴ ＦＯＲ ＰＵＲＰＯＳＥ? Copenhagen Road Safety & Active Travel Series - Post #26 When the Red Square in Copenhagen’s linear park, Super Kilen, was first completed in 2012, the red paint used on the surfaces proved to be slippery when wet. While it achieved the visual requirements in terms of the design vision, it fell short of the practical needs of the pedestrians and cyclists. The solution was to pave the pedestrian areas with bricks and to resurface the bike path with silica sand and a dirt repelling finish. With new street designs rolling out across Australasia, like Queensland’s first safe active street in Toowoomba, how should we incorporate lessons learned from projects like Super Kilen? Image: The Red Square in Copenhagen’s linear park, Super Kilen About this series: Over the next 3 months, we'll share curated snapshots of Copenhagen's streets and urban environment. Our goal is to bring more road safety and active travel learnings to Australia/New Zealand. Stay tuned! Before 1962 Copenhagen was a city dominated by cars. Since then, the city has evolved to become one of the most pedestrian and cyclist friendly places in the world. Apart from Australia’s royal connection with Denmark, several Australian cities have been strongly influenced by Danish approaches to urban design. Seeing is believing and the snapshots we’re bringing you provide an opportunity to imagine what is possible. HA Consulting Pty Ltd Delvis Yendra Acknowledging the expertise and support of Arpad Maksay Acknowledging Mo Rasooli's support and work on these posts as well.

𝑨 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝑾𝒆𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆! Copenhagen Road Safety & Active Travel Series - Post #25 In the heart of Copenhagen’s Nørrebro - once voted the coolest suburb in the world by Time Out magazine – lies the Super Wedge, or Super Kilen in Danish. This public space is built along an old train line and connects one of the main cycling routes through the city. Heading north, you start at the Red Square, continue through the Black Square and on to the longer green section of parkland. The striking long white lines of the asphalt art in the Black Square immediately catch the eye, but also create a sense of flow and direction from which the bike path emerges. Whether you are playing chess, climbing the asphalt hill, or watching your children play on the Black Octopus, this space invites all sorts of recreation. Have you seen anything like Super Kilen before? Image: People walking and cycling in the Super Wedge About this series: Over the next 3 months, we'll share curated snapshots of Copenhagen's streets and urban environment. Our goal is to bring more road safety and active travel learnings to Australia/New Zealand. Stay tuned! Before 1962 Copenhagen was a city dominated by cars. Since then, the city has evolved to become one of the most pedestrian and cyclist friendly places in the world. Apart from Australia’s royal connection with Denmark, several Australian cities have been strongly influenced by Danish approaches to urban design. Seeing is believing and the snapshots we’re bringing you provide an opportunity to imagine what is possible. HA Consulting Pty Ltd Delvis Yendra Acknowledging the expertise and support of Arpad Maksay Acknowledging Mo Rasooli's support and work on these posts as well.

Let's take the "bike"! Happy Friday all :-) Copenhagen Road Safety & Active Travel Series - Post #24 "Cargo bikes" are on the rise! Cargo bikes are ubiquitous in Copenhagen and replace short trips that might otherwise be done with a car. Whether it be taking the kids to school, transporting some furniture, or going on a date, the cargo bike is a popular choice!   Image: couple with a cargo bike. About this series: Over the next 3 months, we'll share curated snapshots of Copenhagen's streets and urban environment. Our goal is to bring more road safety and active travel learnings to Australia/New Zealand. Stay tuned! Before 1962 Copenhagen was a city dominated by cars. Since then, the city has evolved to become one of the most pedestrian and cyclist friendly places in the world. Apart from Australia’s royal connection with Denmark, several Australian cities have been strongly influenced by Danish approaches to urban design. Seeing is believing and the snapshots we’re bringing you provide an opportunity to imagine what is possible. HA Consulting Pty Ltd Delvis Yendra Acknowledging the expertise and support of Arpad Maksay Acknowledging Mo Rasooli's support and work on these posts as well.

We can transform streets into safer, more vibrant places through the power of #Asphalt #Art! We used the Kinetic Energy Management Model (#KEMM), as part of a Safe System approach, to assess several case studies! For instance, by reducing vehicle exposure and strategically lowering speeds to under 10 km/hour, kinetic energy in high-traffic areas is minimised, ensuring that any potential impacts remain within safe biomechanical limits for the human body. This approach not only enhances safety but also encourages more people to walk or cycle. The pedestrian plaza is a prime example of this model in action. With the complete removal of vehicle traffic, crash risks have been eliminated, allowing pedestrians to move freely and confidently. Additionally, physical barriers like bollards and planters further protect vulnerable cohorts by preventing vehicles from entering and maintaining a safe environment. Through thoughtful design and the integration of art, urban spaces are not just being beautified—they are actively managing crash risks and making streets safer for everyone. The results are clear: more children walking or cycling to school, safer pedestrian zones, and a more connected, vibrant community. Learn more about how art is reshaping our streets: https://lnkd.in/ejjtmMbG https://lnkd.in/dbdKd7yZ Thanking and acknowledging: Delvis Yendra Mo Rasooli Hafez Alavi

Cycling! On street, off street! Copenhagen Road Safety & Active Travel Series - Post #23 This is what we call a more 'cohesive' network of cycling facilities! In Copenhagen, there are plenty of examples where paths go from sealed to unsealed and cycling journeys can continue. This supports the design principle of cohesion – enabling cyclists to go from anywhere to everywhere. In the big green space that is the Amager Common, city cyclists can venture off-road to explore the huge park, but also use it to connect up their route for the daily commute. Are there any opportunities in your city to share more paths as a way to achieve more cohesion?   Video: from on-road to off-road. About this series: Over the next 3 months, we'll share curated snapshots of Copenhagen's streets and urban environment. Our goal is to bring more road safety and active travel learnings to Australia/New Zealand. Stay tuned! Before 1962 Copenhagen was a city dominated by cars. Since then, the city has evolved to become one of the most pedestrian and cyclist friendly places in the world. Apart from Australia’s royal connection with Denmark, several Australian cities have been strongly influenced by Danish approaches to urban design. Seeing is believing and the snapshots we’re bringing you provide an opportunity to imagine what is possible. HA Consulting Pty Ltd Delvis Yendra Acknowledging the expertise and support of Arpad Maksay Acknowledging Mo Rasooli's support and work on these posts as well.

København Ned i Fart! :-D Copenhagen Road Safety & Active Travel Series - Post #22 English Translation: Copenhagen Down in Speed. 30KmH & 10KmH Zones The city and inner suburbs of Copenhagen continue to roll out a plan to reduce speed limits by 10 km/h. This means that for most of the inner urban areas, vehicles will be restricted to 30 km/h. The Copenhagen Municipality is overseeing this transition from 2023 to 2025 and it represents another step in their journey to be a city made for cyclists and pedestrians.   Image: 30 km/h speed zone sign in local neighbourhood. Copenhagen Municipality Reference: https://lnkd.in/gsDCJSnh About this series: Over the next 3 months, we'll share curated snapshots of Copenhagen's streets and urban environment. Our goal is to bring more road safety and active travel learnings to Australia/New Zealand. Stay tuned! Before 1962 Copenhagen was a city dominated by cars. Since then, the city has evolved to become one of the most pedestrian and cyclist friendly places in the world. Apart from Australia’s royal connection with Denmark, several Australian cities have been strongly influenced by Danish approaches to urban design. Seeing is believing and the snapshots we’re bringing you provide an opportunity to imagine what is possible. HA Consulting Pty Ltd Delvis Yendra Acknowledging the expertise and support of Arpad Maksay Acknowledging Mo Rasooli's support and work on these post as well.

Asphalt Art Series Post #5: How Asphalt Art can save lives? Integrating the Kinetic Energy Management Model into Urban Design. #Asphalt_Art Case Studies’ assessment, featuring the #Kinetic_Energy_Management_Model for a groundbreaking #Safe_System_Assessment. This innovative approach reveals how artistic road interventions can enhance safety and save lives. Discover how Asphalt Art can transform road safety and make streets safer for everyone. Explore our findings and see the impact of asphalt art on #road_user_safety and #active_travel! In our upcoming posts, we will delve into safe system assessments of various case studies. Introduction to this series: Welcome to our #Asphalt_Art series exploring the transformative power of #Placemaking, #tactical_urbanism, and asphalt art. Over the coming weeks, we will delve into these dynamic concepts, uncovering how they contribute to creating vibrant, safe, and engaging urban spaces. Starting with the foundational principles of Placemaking and Tactical Urbanism, we will journey through the innovative and colourful practices of asphalt art. Join us as we showcase inspiring case studies, share key insights, and discuss how impactful these creative and #community_driven approaches are. www.haconsulting.com.au Hafez Alavi Delvis Yendra Mo Rasooli #SafeJourneysSustainableFuture #RoadSafety #KineticEnergy #TrafficCalming #UrbanDesign #SafeSystem #CaseStudy Source: - Bloomberg Philanthropies. (2019). Asphalt art guide: How to reclaim city roadways and public infrastructure with art. Bloomberg Philanthropies Support LLC. - Protected Intersection. (n.d.).  Protected Intersection for Bicyclist. https://lnkd.in/eTrxw8mj. - https://lnkd.in/ejjtmMbG

Red, amber, green...go! And a railing to keep you off your toes! ;-) Copenhagen Road Safety & Active Travel Series - Post #19 Planning and delivering widespread, safe cycling infrastructure is crucial, but it's the thoughtful details—like these bike railings—that make cycling more comfortable, culturally accepted, and safer for everyone. The bike railings in Copenhagen are used at busier intersections to invite cyclists to wait comfortably and therefore also patiently for the light change. As a cyclist you can stay on your seat and also get a boost of momentum when you push off. There is also some behavioural logic behind these railings because if you are comfortably stopped you are less likely to try and run the red. Also, people waiting at the front of the queue also set the expectation that the right thing to do is to wait for those behind them. A good example of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (#TPB) in practice.   Image: cyclist waiting using the bike railing. About this series: Over the next 3 months, we'll share curated snapshots of Copenhagen's streets and urban environment. Our goal is to bring more road safety and active travel learnings to Australia/New Zealand. Stay tuned! Before 1962 Copenhagen was a city dominated by cars. Since then, the city has evolved to become one of the most pedestrian and cyclist friendly places in the world. Apart from Australia’s royal connection with Denmark, several Australian cities have been strongly influenced by Danish approaches to urban design. Seeing is believing and the snapshots we’re bringing you provide an opportunity to imagine what is possible. HA Consulting Pty Ltd Mo Rasooli Delvis Yendra Acknowledging the expertise and support of Arpad Maksay

Harbour crossings, harbour views: bridging the gap for cyclists! Copenhagen Road Safety & Active Travel Series - Post #20 Connecting more than just places, these bridges across Copenhagen’s harbour create seamless, scenic routes for thousands of cyclists daily, proving that smart infrastructure can inspire more people to choose two wheels over four. When Bryggebroen (Quay Bridge) was completed in 2006, it was Copenhagen’s first new harbour crossing in 50 years. Initial estimates predicted there would be around 3,000 bike crossings per day, but this quickly grew to 9,000 as more people chose to take their bikes. Finding ways to connect bicycle routes across large gaps leads to more people choosing to jump on their bikes. What large gaps exist in your city that could be connected? Video: ride across the Bryggebroen. About this series: Over the next 3 months, we'll share curated snapshots of Copenhagen's streets and urban environment. Our goal is to bring more road safety and active travel learnings to Australia/New Zealand. Stay tuned! Before 1962 Copenhagen was a city dominated by cars. Since then, the city has evolved to become one of the most pedestrian and cyclist friendly places in the world. Apart from Australia’s royal connection with Denmark, several Australian cities have been strongly influenced by Danish approaches to urban design. Seeing is believing and the snapshots we’re bringing you provide an opportunity to imagine what is possible. HA Consulting Pty Ltd Mo Rasooli Delvis Yendra Acknowledging the expertise and support of Arpad Maksay