Cycling is indeed healthy. Especially if it becomes a daily habit. As usual the citizens of the city of Groningen. A city in the Netherlands, which is known as a cycling city. In this city, ordinary residents use bicycles as a means of transportation within the city.
Groningen is one of the largest cities in the Netherlands, with a total area of 180.21 square km. The city is located at an altitude of about 7 m above sea level. Groningen's climate is quite warm, even in winter, where the average temperature is above freezing.
Residents of the city of Groningen are known to really like cycling. About 60% of city residents use bicycles to support their daily activities. Therefore, this city has very wide bicycle paths, in order to provide convenience to cyclists. In fact, arguably, more space is allocated for cyclists and pedestrians, than for cars.
The history of bicycles in Groningen has been going on for a very long time, namely, when the first bicycle arrived in the city of Groningen in 1869. The popularity of bicycles, which had faded, increased again when the Groningen government decided to choose bicycles as the main means of transportation within the city.
The policy to prioritize bicycles began in 1977, where the local government took an extreme step, by limiting car traffic in the city. Bicycle lanes and public transportation are separate. Traffic lanes that can be used by motorized vehicles are reduced. Instead, the city government provides more space and freedom for cyclists and pedestrians.
Since then, bicycles have become the main means of transportation in the city of Groningen, and can be said to be the hallmark of the city. In contrast to big cities in general, where motorized vehicles predominate, in Groningen, it is bicycles that are often found on the streets in the city.
Bicycles not only make Groningen residents healthier, they also reduce pollution and make the city air cleaner.