The Dutch Cycling Revolution: Lessons for BC

Bike Sense

Consul General for the Kingdom of the Netherlands to BC, Sebastiaan Messerschmidt, shares his firsthand experiences of growing up in a country that prioritizes cycling. From his nostalgic childhood memories of biking freely and safely to his current efforts in promoting active transportation projects globally, Sebastiaan offers a unique perspective on the transformative power of cycling-friendly infrastructure, what we can do to up our game, and where BC is getting it right.
www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl and/or www.netherlandsandyou.nl
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Kapitel

1. The Dutch Cycling Revolution: Lessons for BC (00:00:00)

2. Cycling Advocacy and Culture in BC (00:00:05)

3. Bike-Friendly Cities (00:08:21)

4. Enhancing Public Transportation With Bicycles (00:11:34)

5. Improving Cycling Safety and Infrastructure (00:24:45)