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Gallery: Oldenburg
Pictures of cycling infrastructure in and around Oldenburg, Germany. Located between Bremen (D) and Groningen (NL). In a study by "vcö" (Traffic Club Austria) about the share of trips by bike in larger European cities Oldenburg appears in second place with 43% of all trips by bike, just behind first placed Houten in the Netherland with 44%, see http://iitm.be/vcoecities .
A cycling budget of just €2.50 per inhabitant goes a long way, because cycleways have been planned into all road projects since the 1960. Also pavement cycleways have priority over side roads. On a Cambridge Cycling Campaign study tour to Oldenburg experienced useful and usable segregated cycleways, which always there when needed! Cycling is popular and feels safe for all abilities and ages: http://www.camcycle.org.uk/blog/2013/05/29/oldenburg-tour-initial-thoughts/#more-930
This gallery was created on Monday, 20th August 2007.
![Choice of by trip purpose in Oldenburg [Oldenburg Household Survey. 2009: http://www.oldenburg.de/microsites/verkehr/fahrradstadt.html ]. 43.7% of those going to work go by bike.](/location/47653/cyclestreets47653-size640.jpg "Photo #47653 by kbrumann")
![Choice of transport in Oldenburg by occupation [Oldenburg Household Survey. 2009: http://www.oldenburg.de/microsites/verkehr/fahrradstadt.html ]](/location/47652/cyclestreets47652-size640.jpg "Photo #47652 by kbrumann")
Many segregated cycle ways and people of all ages and both genders cycling in Oldenburg. In the background right the castle and further behind Oldenburg's main church "Lambertikirche".
Example of a segregated cycleway up a oneway street. Brilliant modern infrastructure.
Lovely Gazelle bikes at the Radstation by the railway station in Oldenburg. Here a participant of the Study tour to Oldenburg and Bremen is testing a bike to choose the frame size and right seat hight.
Straßburger Str. subway was built in the 1990's to allow cars and buses to pass underneath the railway tracks right at Oldenburg Main Station. Note that the segregated cycleway goes less steep and deep than cars and busses (it is the oppos ... [more]
A white bike marks the spot where a 39 year old female cyclist was run over by a bus in Oldenburg.
Despite over 1000 spaces in the two secure cycle parks at Oldenburg there's still not enough space for bikes.
Cycle park on the bus station side of the railway station. Bikes on this side are under the ramp.
Oldenburg cycleways – the DHL vehicle here is delivering parcels to an automated collection point.
Cycle coding event hosted by ADFC (German equivalent of CTC). Stencils are used to cut a code into the frame of a bicycle.
Cycle coding event hosted by ADFC (German equivalent of CTC). Stencils are used to cut a code into the frame of a bicycle.
Cycle coding event hosted by ADFC (German equivalent of CTC). Stencils are used to cut a code into the frame of a bicycle.
The ADFC Oldenburg is engraving codes on bicycle frames which help to return recovered bikes to their rightful owners.
The ADFC (The German equivalent of CTC) has an office in Oldenburg stocked with maps, and other items for sale.
Cycle coding event hosted by ADFC (German equivalent of CTC). Stencils are used to cut a code into the frame of a bicycle. The code cut into the bike is cross-referenced to street.
Oldenburg cycleways – campaigner's from Cambridge measuring dimensions. This street in Oldenburg is arranged left to right as: footway 3.5m, cycle parking 2.25m , cycleway / road 4m, cycle parking 2.25m, footway 3.5m. Motor vehicles a ... [more]
Participants on the Study Tour of Oldenburg and Bremen with Oldenburg's cycling officer measuring the width of the cycle track on Heiligengeiststraße, which is lined by "Oldenburg Stands" (proprietory improvement of the Sheffield Stand).
This street in Oldenburg is arranged left to right as: footway 3.5m, cycle parking 2.25m , cycleway / road 4m, cycle parking 2.25m, footway 3.5m. Motor vehicles are allowed early in the day and at night for deliveries.
Oldenburg cycleways – in this area some motor traffic lanes were removed and given back to a pedestrian area and cycleway.
Oldenburg cycleways – a small pedestrian street – where bikes are restricted at certain times.
Study Tour participants at the Damm, a narrow road leading towards Oldenburg's castle and city centre.
A narrow lift bride in Oldenburg dating from 1927. The bridge provides an advanced green for cyclists to cross first once it is lowered. The system works with cameras to ensure that all cyclists are travelling over the bridge before cars ar ... [more]
Oldenburg a lifting bridge over the canal. When it is in the up position bikes can be wheeled up these stairs to cross on the footway section.
Oldenburg a lifting bridge over the canal. When it is in the up position bikes can be wheeled up stairs to cross on the footway section.
Oldenburg a lifting bridge over the canal. When it is in the up position bikes can be wheeled up stairs to cross on the footway section.
Oldenburg a lifting bridge over the canal. When it is in the up position bikes can be wheeled up these stairs to cross on the footway section.
An Oldenburg traffic officer explains that this push-button is a remote control that activates the nearby pedestrian crossing on the main road.
When the pedestrian crossing beyond the crossroads here goes to red, traffic approaching the junction is requested to stop at this white line on the left.
When the pedestrian crossing beyond the crossroads here goes to red, traffic approaching the junction is requested to stop at this white line on the left.
The yellow button just visible on the post on the side road on the right can activate the pedestrian crossing just beyond the junction. When that goes to red traffic is supposed to stop at the white line on the left.
This button is a remote control that activates the pedestrian crossing which is offset from this cross-roads.
Oldenburg cycleways narrow here next to the canal, and impossible to widen. The existence of this cycleway means that bikes are not allowed on the road.
Oldenburg's 'cyclestreet' – orignally painted with bright blue intersections – until the residents complained.
Oldenburg's 'cyclestreet' – orignally painted with bright blue intersections – until the residents complained.
Oldenburg cycleways. These steps have an incorporated ramp – but large bollards have been added to stop pedstrians stepping onto the ramp.
Oldenburg cycleways – the cycleway here has white blocks to mark the 'dooring zone'. (from the 1960s or 1970s).
Cycleway alongside an electrified railway line complete with street lighting and a foot&cycle bridge attached to a folding railway bridge, see #48133.
Intercity trains running alongside this cycleway. Please note street lighting and "sensible" segregation between the electrified track and the foot- & cycleway. See #48134 for the combined bridge.
A cycleway alongside a electrified railway tracks. The see through metal grid bridge is attached to a rolling bascule bridge over the river Hunte near the Oldenburg harbour. A picture of the bridge when up: http://fotowelt.chip.de/k/archite ... [more]
Waiting area for when the two sections of the railway bridge (with attached foot- and cycle bridge) swing up. See part of the mechanism to the right. A picture of the mechanism http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/display/22595519 . See also # ... [more]
Sign indicating a "Bicycle Road". The "local traffic only" was changed in 2008 to "cars and motorbikes free" (see #14573). This route into town from the west is mixed use (residents and bicycles) with priority for the cycle road and specia ... [more]
In 2007 the bicycle road was more restrictive, allowing only local motor traffic (see #11323), which is probably difficult to control, as the area covers about 2000 inhabitants. It now admits motorcycles and cars in general, which renders t ... [more]
This "Bicycle Road" in Oldenburg is a major route into town from the west. It is mixed use (residents and bicycles) with priority for the cycle road and special blue tarmac on most junctions.
This "Bicycle Road" in Oldenburg is a major route into town from the west. It is mixed use (residents and bicycles) with priority for the cycle road and special blue tarmac at most junctions.
This "Bicycle Road" in Oldenburg is a major route into town from the west. It is mixed use (residents and bicycles) with priority for the cycle road and special blue tarmac at most junctions.
This "Bicycle Road" in Oldenburg is a major route into town from the west. Wheel chair users and OAPs with trolleys benefit from the smooth surface of this "Cycle Road", too.
No entry sign with a "bicycle road" sign underneath. Bicycles have priority both ways, local motor traffic is allowed, but only in one direction.
The "bicycle road" status with its priority for bicycles is interrupted at two of the eleven crossroads.
The "bicycle road" status with its priority for bicycles is interrupted at two of the eleven crossroads.
The "bicycle road" status with its priority for bicycles is interrupted at two of the eleven crossroads.
No entry - "bicycles" frei / free. This one way street (for motor traffic) is typical in its car parking layout, which are located in blocks on either side, so that cars have to slow down and "slalom" between them.
Segregated route towards the pedestrianized city centre (passing underneath the raised railway line). Clear sign and use of different coloured materials to segregate cyclists and pedestrians. At the road crossing after the railway bridge th ... [more]
Segregated route towards the pedestrianized city centre ). These cyclists just crossed a road where the cycle way has preference over road traffic. In this section, the centre lane is free to cycle. Note cyclists of all ages (no helmets, no ... [more]
Cyclists have their own traffic light for which access to the motorway has to wait (red light at the left). Bicycles get their own traffic light, separate from pedestrians. The cycle lane is marked with red tarmac and wide enough for two bi ... [more]
A narrow, one way cycle lane between tree lined "Ofener Straße" and the river (there is a quiet street on the opposite side of the river popular with cyclists, too). Note that turning motorists have to wait for the cyclists coming out form ... [more]
Shared use pavement on a relatively narrow, high traffic road with bus service (& two grammar schools). Cars turning have to wait for cyclists. NO "cyclists dismount", NO "cyclists give way".
Off street cycle lane, well sheltered from road traffic and parking cars through trees and bushes. No "cyclists dismount", no "cyclists give way". Turning motorists have to give way to cyclists and actually DO give way!
Cycle way around the pedestrianized city centre avoids need for city centre cycling. Smooth kerbs, wide enough crossings for two bicycles and a zebra for pedestrians.
Clearly marked crossing for bicycles and set back from the corner without cyclists having to follow a bend. Motorists have to give way and do so. This one hesitating to cross as I was standing there (while taking the picture) in case I star ... [more]
Mayor motorway access (E22) to the left and access to "Fahrradstrasse" (bicycle street) to its right (behind blue sign posts) and large petrol station outside the photo (to the left). Cycle crossings are clearly marked and turning motorists ... [more]
Redmac filter lane and advanced advanced stop line plus flush kerb to join the shared use pavement (right turning cyclists can avoid the red phase). Note that the advance stop line highlights with a left turn arrow that left turning cyclist ... [more]
Redmac filter lane and advanced advanced stop line plus flush kerb to join the shared use pavement ( #34998). Note that the advance stop line highlights with a left turn arrow that left turning cyclists should position themselves in front o ... [more]
Kreyenbrück's residential streets are composed of many culs-de-sac with paths linking to a backbone network for walking and cycling.
Oldenburg Cycle "Kurier" had just received a DHL drop-off for delivery on a Long John.
A 1960 or 1970's style subway below the level of the waterbed in Eversten. This is a green backbone cycleroute, crossing Kennedy Str. near Kennedy Lake.
A section of a shared use cycleway alongside a railway line passing underneath a raised freeway.
A section of a shared use cycleway alongside a railway line passing underneath a raised freeway.
A section of a shared use cycleway alongside a railway line passing underneath a raised freeway.
A section of a shared use cycleway alongside a railway line passing underneath a raised freeway.
Instead of bollards for filtering access in Oldenburg there put these much more visible fence pieces inplace. While they reduce throughput capacity, they are much more visible than bollards which can easily be overlooked when other cyclists ... [more]
Cambio Car Sharing Station in Oldenburg. It is located underneath a giant raised motorway (bridge), at one km from the edge of the pedestrianised the city centre, between the centre and the University.
Nursery bicyle parking (Kindergarten). Aren't these colourful little bikes lovely? Suppose it is the only wheel size that survives a "wheel-bender". Note the dynamo lights on these kids bicycles.
The trees provide good shelter, but not really a formal cycle parking space. Though most bikes have stands.
Zigzag cycle stand. This should be easier to install and remove and less likely to flip over. These stands are bespoke for the City of Oldenburg: © "Stadt Oldenburg, Oliver Reiners". Another zigzag parking stand #39218.
Bicycle parking at the market. Unusual wheel bender which allow to lock the bike to a fixed object.
Typical entrance to an apartment block with old style sunk wheel benders and a sign "Fahrräder anstellen verboten" - Leaning bicycles forbidden.
Cycle parking close to the northern entrance of Oldenburg Hauptbahnhof (main train station). On each side there is also secure cycle parking.
Fahrradstation Oldenburg. Secure bicycle parking at the northern entrance of Oldenburg Hauptbahnhof (main train station). There is free as well as secure cycle parking on each side of the main station.
Secure bicycle parking at the Fahrradstation Oldenburg, at the northern entrance of Oldenburg Hauptbahnhof (main train station). There is free as well as secure cycle parking on each side of the main station.
Secure bicycle parking at the Fahrradstation Oldenburg, at the southern (city side) entrance of Oldenburg Hauptbahnhof (main train station). There is free as well as secure cycle parking on each side of the main station.
Bicycle in advertising. The sign reads L 100 kg, Ht 120 cm. This bike s called "The Long John". The load capacity is around 140 kg (308.6 lb) including the rider.
Cycle parking at Oldenburg railway station: "Abstelldauer maximal 1 Woche" / duraction 1 week max.
Exit from the taxi stand on the (city centre facing) southern side of Oldenburg Main Station. An alert sign indicating the offstreet two way cycle track. It is the opposite of a "Cyclists Dismount" sign. Authorities in Cambridge would give ... [more]
The independent Deutsche Post competitor "mail-express" delivers mail (in the snow) on fairly standard bikes with Ortlieb panniers.
Cycle parking with a proper roof at CEWE COLOR AG. It is closer to the staff entrance and reception than the car parks.
Cycle toolkit in the covered staff cycle parking area ( #22839 ) at CEWE COLOR AG, Oldenburg.
A cycle way seperated by the main carriageway through sheffield stand cycle parking plus a bus lane. There is a car (probably illegally) parked on the footway, but no car blocking the cycle way.
Railings onto a raised bridge built in the 1980s. The bridge (Amalienbrücke in Oldenburg) has segregated cycle lanes on all four sides. Two stairs with railings provide a shortcut.
Railings onto a raised bridge built in the 1980s. The bridge (Amalienbrücke in Oldenburg) has segregated cycle lanes on all four sides. Two stairs with railings provide a shortcut.
Railings onto a raised bridge built in the 1980s. The bridge over the river Hunte in Oldenburg is called Amalienbrücke and has segregated cycle lanes on all four sides. Two stairs with railings provide a shortcut.
Railings onto a raised bridge built in the 1980s. The bridge has segregated cycle lanes on all four sides. Two stairs with railings provide a shortcut.
Big 1980's bridge with segregated cycle ways on both sides, seperated from the main carriageway by a wall.
Crescent shaped building for "OFFIS" with sheltered bike parking right by the entrance.
Rounded exterior of the offices of "OFFIS" in Oldenburg with sheltered bike parking right by the entrance. As German bikes tend to have solid stands most don't bother with using the racks provided.
Crescent shaped building for "OFFIS" with sheltered bike parking right by the entrance.
Two recharging stations at the bicycle parking in front of the "EWE Forum" at the "Alte Fleiwa" in Oldenburg. The electric car a registered and road going trial built in colaboration with Karmann to test electric cars suitability as electri ... [more]
Truly green vehicles parked in the foreground, a sort of green experiment parked behind: the EWE Karmann E3 electric car, more pictures: http://iitm.be/KarmannE3 Note: You can park at least six bicycles in the space taken up by one elect ... [more]
Two charging points for electrical vehicles like the EVE e3 at the bicycle parking at the EWE Forum. See more pictures of the EWE e3 road going electric car: http://iitm.be/KarmannE3
Two charging points for electrical vehicles like the EWE e3 at the bicycle parking at the EWE Forum. See more pictures of the EWE e3 road going electric car: http://iitm.be/KarmannE3
Cycle parking at the EWE Forum in Oldenburg. Exhibition of old machines in glas boxes to the right.
Pedal power is much greener than the plug in car. More pictures of the EWE e3 electric car (developped with Karmann): http://iitm.be/KarmannE3
A cycle way seperated by the main carriageway through sheffield stand cycle parking plus a bus lane. There is a car (probably illegally) parked on the footway, but no car blocking the cycle way.
A shared use path along the traffic calmed "play street" cul-de-sac (for cars), permeable for pedestrians and cyclists.
A shared use path along the traffic calmed "play street" cul-de-sac (for cars), permeable for pedestrians and cyclists. Speed on this and the surrounding streets is limited to 30 km/h.
Low wave frame bikes are popular with the elderly (male and female). The low bar avoids having to lift the leg much. Many people of advanced age (in this case 82 years old) rely on them.
Choice of by trip purpose in Oldenburg [Oldenburg Household Survey. 2009: http://www.oldenburg.de/microsites/verkehr/fahrradstadt.html ]. 43.7% of those going to work go by bike.
Choice of transport in Oldenburg by occupation [Oldenburg Household Survey. 2009: http://www.oldenburg.de/microsites/verkehr/fahrradstadt.html ]
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