The Dutch Cycling Experience and Je ne sais quoi

Oliver Bruce
Podcast
October 8, 2018

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In this episode, we look at the history of the Dutch cycle infrastructure,the symbiotic tension that we'll see between micromobility and autonomousvehicles, and the intangible quality of cities with vibrant micromobilityecosystems.*We also cover: *- the recent spate of news re: the dawning scooter wars (Bird, Lime, Jump)- San Francisco's highway history- the cost comparisons for cycling infrastructure vs. car infrastructure,especially when compared to modal share vs. land-use in European cities.- How the rollout of cycling infrastructure parallels (or doesn't) therollout of cellular infrastructure in both the US and Europe.- the creative tension that will exist between micromobility vehicles vs.autonomous cars (walkable neighborhoods vs. exurbia sprawl)- the 'experience' factor of micromobility, and the unquantifiable value ofthe thrill of riding a scooter/e-bike vs. passive A-B transport and howthis is influenced by the European vs. American views of the world.

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