Vechicles turning right and hitting bikes is the most common
form of accident for cyclists so Copenhageners can now look
forward to increased safety around the city. Here's a photo of
the main intersection next to the City Hall Square in
Copenhagen, taken from the City Hall tower. Hans Christian
Andersen Boulevard and Vesterbrogade. In all haste I coloured
the car lanes orange where the new stop lines would be placed. I
don't know if this intersection is one of the 117 chosen and I
merely guessed at the five metres distance, but it is an
interesting indication of how far back the cars will stop from
the zebra crossings. There is a truck, coloured red, waiting to
turn next to a wide bike lane, which is perfect for this
illustration. The idea is that all motorists, but especially
truck drivers, will be able to see the cyclists who will be able
to stop up by the zebra crossing. It's a great initiative and
the fact that 117 intersections will be changed really shows
that the City is committed. It will take about