The city of Utreht is one the most bike-friendly cities in the whole Netherlands.
But it wasn't always this way. Back in the 1950s and '60s, the cities of the Netherlands were nearly as auto-friendly as much any other prosperous European country. However in the 1970s, the rising number of children killed in traffic flickered a wave of protests and activism, which brought attention to the streets designed for cars. Rising gas prices and the environmental movement helped bolster national policies to reorient urban centres towards walking, cycling and transit.
Nowadays, 98 percent of Utrecht households own at least one bike, according to a movie, created specifically to promote the approach of the city, towards biking.
Biking is practised as a regular sport, since Utrecht offers great scenery and paths, even away from the city. One could explore surrounding villages like Maarsen, Oud Zuilen, Groenekan, De Bilt and Bunnik, and see the typically Dutch countryside!
CULTURAL LIFE:
Due to the pandemic many museums, theaters, live music venues and other cultural institutions have closed. However local business and artists have decided to move all of their activities online, giving the opportunity to the people around the world to take part in or to just simply enjoy their creation. Since the Netherland is quite popular with their passion for music, a Dutch DJ and record producer from Utrecht, named Tony Junior decided to organize 10 hour live set in his Instagram profile account. For the people, looking for inspiration in their life, HKU University of the Arts Utrecht, which is performing arts and visual arts educational institution, have moved all of their lectures and classes online, making them availabe not only for their students, but also to everyone else interested in art.
But it wasn't always this way. Back in the 1950s and '60s, the cities of the Netherlands were nearly as auto-friendly as much any other prosperous European country. However in the 1970s, the rising number of children killed in traffic flickered a wave of protests and activism, which brought attention to the streets designed for cars. Rising gas prices and the environmental movement helped bolster national policies to reorient urban centres towards walking, cycling and transit.
Nowadays, 98 percent of Utrecht households own at least one bike, according to a movie, created specifically to promote the approach of the city, towards biking.
Biking is practised as a regular sport, since Utrecht offers great scenery and paths, even away from the city. One could explore surrounding villages like Maarsen, Oud Zuilen, Groenekan, De Bilt and Bunnik, and see the typically Dutch countryside!
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CULTURAL LIFE:
Due to the pandemic many museums, theaters, live music venues and other cultural institutions have closed. However local business and artists have decided to move all of their activities online, giving the opportunity to the people around the world to take part in or to just simply enjoy their creation. Since the Netherland is quite popular with their passion for music, a Dutch DJ and record producer from Utrecht, named Tony Junior decided to organize 10 hour live set in his Instagram profile account. For the people, looking for inspiration in their life, HKU University of the Arts Utrecht, which is performing arts and visual arts educational institution, have moved all of their lectures and classes online, making them availabe not only for their students, but also to everyone else interested in art.
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