tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post4888262446247778636..comments2024-03-27T12:53:39.298+01:00Comments on A view from the cycle path: A triple bicycle bridge in GroningenDavid Hembrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-21840033809244621442015-02-13T23:31:35.510+01:002015-02-13T23:31:35.510+01:00I had a 'moment of clarity' so to speak ab...I had a 'moment of clarity' so to speak about this bridge situation last night. I think the best solution for all modes of transport would be to move the sluice at the damsterdiep location to this location whereby you can make boats wait at that junction and give 'ground' traffic more priority to cross. You might be able to get rid of the necessity of those side bridges that way.<Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08374903551900226494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-83533263372264827432015-02-10T20:15:23.192+01:002015-02-10T20:15:23.192+01:00an3z: I agree it's less than ideal. The cycle ...an3z: I agree it's less than ideal. The cycle facilities at both ends of the bridge have flaws which we point out on study tours. The Korreweg is a bit of a disaster zone overall. It's all rather dated, it has <a href="http://www.aviewfromthecyclepath.com/search/label/roundabouts#groningen" rel="nofollow">an awful roundabout half way along</a> and <a href="http://David Hembrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-2942503331380997032015-02-10T18:50:52.041+01:002015-02-10T18:50:52.041+01:00I used this bridge when i went to university in th...I used this bridge when i went to university in the 90s in groningen. I was unfortunate to always arrive when the bridge was open and therefore used the little side bridges. I didnt do it that many times due to the fact my bicycle had a very heavy frame (some (older) dutch bikes have this. dont know why). This made pushing the bike up the bridge uncomfortable and annoying. Anyway, Id just like toAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08374903551900226494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-34266326355941396422011-10-17T13:59:17.381+02:002011-10-17T13:59:17.381+02:00lol.. I am a disabled cyclist and the easiest thin...lol.. I am a disabled cyclist and the easiest thing to do is just wait for the canal bridge to close and go over!<br /><br />In fact... a lot of us just sit and wait, chat with our friends and goof off instead of taking the little bridges. Here is my video of the same bridge:<br /><br />http://ronajustine.blogspot.com/2010/09/waiting-for-canal-bridge.html<br /><br />P.s. Cookies for everyone!!Ronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096213034605839343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-58336103107443373362011-09-27T15:37:27.257+02:002011-09-27T15:37:27.257+02:00David, you're right, and we both get cookies: ...David, you're right, and we both get cookies: The bridges would need lifts in addition to the steps and related.Slow Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056080802746709323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-77395745551140868692011-09-27T15:28:13.413+02:002011-09-27T15:28:13.413+02:00Todd, you're welcome to a cookie. However, I&#...Todd, you're welcome to a cookie. However, I'm not sure what you're saying. Do you think it would be better if the extra bridges had not been built because they're not accessible ? After all, the disabled can still cross when the bridge is closed (there would be a smaller advantage to using the bridges taking into account the time to use two lifts) and everyone including people David Hembrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-88575245427281552972011-09-27T15:20:38.864+02:002011-09-27T15:20:38.864+02:00I have been in Groningen both before after the lit...I have been in Groningen both before after the little bridges were built - it's very generous.<br /><br />On the other hand my guess is that the little bridges would not pass ADA (disability) rules in the U.S. The bridge would needs lifts on both sides -- if big enough this would also be an advantage for people with those heavy cargo bikes who also cannot be late to a meeting or for a train..Slow Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056080802746709323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-57163584932244055062011-09-26T16:57:28.232+02:002011-09-26T16:57:28.232+02:00I was there in 1995 when the bicycle bridges were ...I was there in 1995 when the bicycle bridges were built. It's not just a few minutes per day that the bridge is open though -- otherwise those extra bridges would not have been built! You could easily wait 15 minutes which is a problem if you needed to catch a train or an appointment. The main bridge turns horizontally and so opens and closes very slowly.<br /><br />There are far fewer cars Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com