The biking infrastructure in Copenhagen makes cycling accessible (and safe) for people of any age or experience level. Since returning to North America though, I've been less enthusiastic about getting on a bike.
(traffic light in Copenhagen)
The luxury of raised, dedicated lanes with proper cycling lights is nothing more than simple lines painted on the road here. There is nothing restricting cars, trucks or buses (either parked or moving) from entering the 'bike' lanes which makes me a little uneasy.
I'm not alone. Safety is a huge concern for cyclists especially since thousands of people are injured (or worse) while cycling every year. Building proper bike lanes is expensive and is not happening as quickly as many would hope.
The designers at Altitude Inc. have come up with a possible solution: The Light Lane. A solution that adapts the bike lane to the cyclists rather than the other way around.
Using lasers, the Light Lane projects visible boundary lines for drivers to avoid.
Such a great idea, especially considering lanes like that show in this video called the "stupidest bike lane" are more common than not.
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