by Beatrix Wupperman | Dec 29, 2016
Cycle Streets in Bremen: Purpose and Reality Fahrradstraßen – Cycle Streets – are seen, alongside cycle lanes, cycle tracks, protective strips and more, as a tool to promote cycling. The basic concept – according to Germany’s road traffic regulations...
by Beatrix Wupperman | Oct 6, 2016
Jan Gehl – Architect, Urban Planner, Visionary and Humanist Jan Gehl is an experienced architect and urban planner from Copenhagen with a very special view on his environment. Today he has become something of a patron for pedestrians and cyclists. He gained fame with...
by Beatrix Wupperman | Sep 14, 2016
Today Bremen starts its week of sustainable mobility (Foto: Beatrix Wupperman) Highlights include: Friday, 16. September- 17:00 Parking Day (Vor dem Steintor, Höhe Ziegenmarkt) Saturday, 17. September- 14:00 Tour de fair (Georgs Fairkauf, Admiralstr. 143) Sunday, 18....
by Beatrix Wupperman | Sep 5, 2016
Anyone who has been on a cycle tour of Bremen will know the city’s top attraction Der Stern (The Star). The Stern roundabout sits in the Schwachhausen district, Northeast of the city centre and has seen changes to its layout over the years. Now new plans are afoot....
by Beatrix Wupperman | Aug 29, 2016
Bremer Bicycle History Part 1: 19th century to early 20th century “I believe that if all Germans cycled, they would lose their dull sensuality and be happier and more agreeable.” (Ricarda Huch to Richard Huch 1896)1 “In no other city in Germany, are cyclists treated...
