Copenhagen - leading the Green City revolution

Future megacities may be filled with bicycles instead of cars. Copenhagen is leading the way in lowering CO2 emissions and increasing the mobility of citizens, writes Elisabeth Braw.

EARLIER this year, Morten Kabell did away with his mayoral e-car, opting instead for a mayoral e-bike. And yet, Copenhagen’s new mayor for technology and the environment doesn’t consider himself a cycling enthusiast. “Like most Copenhageners, I bike because it’s fast and efficient,” he explains.

Indeed, in the past two years, the share of Copenhageners who ride their bike to work or school has risen from an already high 36% to 41%. But, as far the city planners are concerned, even that’s not enough.