The Netherlands
In the Netherlands, commuting by bicycle is common, as is the combined use of the bicycle with public transportation. In their programs for the parliamentary elections, almost all Dutch political parties add paragraphs in which they vow to enhance facilities for bicycle commuting. The political party GroenLinks even promotes a principle called "Groen Reizen" (green travelling), in which the choice to use bicycles and public transportation plays a key role.
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