1. The document summarizes a study from the Netherlands that reviewed bicycle-related research studies and selected some for an in-depth review. 2. It describes two demonstration projects from the 1970s that built longer bicycle routes in two cities and examined their impacts. 3. It provides details on a case study from the 1980s that upgraded the entire bicycle network in the city of Delft, investigating impacts such as increased bicycle trips, shifts from cars to bikes, and improved safety.

1. The Dutch reference study Kees van Goeverden, TU Delft, The Netherlands

3. Inventory And: 2 studies on knowledge dissemination Explanation bc use a.o. Substitution car and bc Evaluation tools (54) Evaluation Effectiveness of policy (54) Analysing Volume and characteristics of cycling Attractiveness (152) Motivation Plans Implementation (76) Descriptive General Policy

7. The Delft bicycle plan Location of Delft

9. The Delft bicycle plan The network 1. Urban network: high standards for capacity and convenience (density 400-600 m), 2. District network (200-300 m), 3. Network on neighbourhood level; links the individual houses to the other networks. In the before period 75% of the network existed and had the demanded quality.