‪Over 40% of Europe’s population lives in areas where noise levels exceed the 55 dB sound limit recommended by the WHO.‬ ‪But in Dutch cities like The Hague—where the majority of traffic is human-powered—the streets are alive with the sounds of children playing and birds chirping.‬ | Dutch Cycling Embassy

3.5K views · 115 reactions | 81% of the Dutch population lives within a 20 minute pedal of a rail station. By unlocking the bike-train combination, residents are given access to the same housing and employment opportunities, and freed from the burden of car dependency. A cycling city is an affordable city. | Melissa & Chris Bruntlett | Facebook