This week's Good Facility is a bi-directional cycleway in the Dutch city of Assen.
It's notable for a number of features. The width of the cycleway is good enough for two-abreast riding in each direction, allowing sociable cycling. There is also clear separation between pedestrians and people cycling, with a distinct footway. A bus stop is also just about visible in the left of the photograph, meaning this is technically a 'bus stop bypass'.
There is a cycleway on the other side of the road here; the one on this side is two-way for extra convenience, meaning the road doesn't have to be crossed, and trips can be made in the 'wrong' direction along this side of the road, which this family are taking advantage of.
Finally, there is good separation from the road, with a large verge planted with trees, and the cycleway (and footway) is independently lit - these measures ensure comfort, and social safety.
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eldering
17 December, 2015 - 13:17
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One more detail
One more detail: the lamp posts are set away from the cycle path by about 30cm, which makes that the cycle path can indeed be used to its full width. Also the low kerbs on each side are useful for this, although they are not of the 45 degree angle kind.