Good Cycling Facility of the Week: 12th February 2015

Not enough space for cycling on a particular street? 

Instead of being two-way for motor traffic, this residential street in Utrecht has been restricted to one-way, allowing space to be used for wide, smooth cycle lanes, on either side, for cycling in both directions.

Levels of motor traffic here are low, thanks to a system of one-way streets (including this one) that ensures they are only used for accessing properties in the area, and not as a through route. 

The cycle lanes are smooth tarmac, while the section for motor vehicles is cobbled (and has humps) to keeep motor vehicle speeds low.