Pedestrians, bus, cars, bike and room for all Credit: Photo: Katherine Gregor

When we talk about “multi-modal transportation” in Austin, I now realize, we think it means “add a few sidewalks, bike lanes, buses, maybe rail, into a mix that’s MOSTLY cars.” Here in Copenhagen, it’s a major remix – the car does not dominate. Notice the ped-transit-bike-car ratios in this street scene image gallery. Ponder…

This article appears in October 2 • 2009.

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