2. Amsterdam Definitely Sustainable
Sustainability program 2011 - 2014:
Cities are crucial in realising sustainable world.
Amsterdam takes the responsibility.
Ambitious long term vision and concrete program.
Monitoring progress.
4 sustainable pillars:
Climate & Energy
Mobility and Air quality
Sustainable Innovative Economy
Materials and Consumers
Attractive, flourishing and healthy city
3. Amsterdam, the cycling capital …
The bicycle: daily means of transport
2 million kms by bike daily
Majority of cyclists: 25-55 years
90% of the streets in Amsterdam are
‘bicycle-friendly’ routes.
400 kms bicycle lanes, separated from
other traffic.
Existence of a bicycle culture.
4. Integral traffic and transport policy is
essential for succesfull bicycle policy
Policy for cars, public
transport and bicycles
Bicycle policy contains
different areas that all
contribute to the succes of
the Amsterdam bicycle
policy.