Bikes, Trains and Buses!

Introduction:

The Danish government takes a lot of money in taxes each year from the people who live in Denmark so that it can provide "public goods". These can be things like buses, libraries and nice sidewalks. In Denmark, the trains and buses that the government provides are excellent, and most people use them every day.

How do people get around?:

Most people ride their bicycles to travel around, but some drive cars. Many others who can't bike take the bus or the above-ground train called the "L1" or "L2", and these also provide a nice option in rainy weather.

How did I feel when I tried this way of getting around?:

Biking felt a little scary at first because all the Danish people are so good at it, but I quickly got the hang of it!

Is this way of getting around connected to the culture and environment, How?:

Biking is very important to Danish culture. Danish people are very modest and don't believe in flashy cars. It is also a way of staying healthy, which is very important to Danish culture.  Even though Denmark is a small country, it has 7,500 miles worth of National Cycle Routes!  Busy towns have excellent bike lanes, which makes biking a much safer option than it is in many places in the United States.

Location:
Aarhus Denmark