<p>Cyclers in Amsterdam will soon be able to access the newly-built underwater bicycle-parking complex, which will provide a big relief to the residents of the cycling-mad capital of the Netherlands. The complex is built beneath the Open Haven Front, an access tributary to the city's IJ River. The complex can take in 7,000 bicycles. Another such shelter will be opened for the public in February, which is being built next to the IJ itself. The IJ-side site will be able to accommodate 4,000 bicycles, taking the combined capacity to 11,000 bicycles.</p>

<p>The construction of the project started in 2019, and the engineers had to drain part of the Open Haven Front next to Amsterdam Central Station. Amsterdam municipality released a time-lapse video of the construction site which showed how the water was pumped out of the Open Haven Front to build the structure and was later reflooded.</p>

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<p>Dutch deputy infrastructure minister Vivianne Heijnen was quoted by the media as saying that the project made optimal use of the limited space available in the tiny nation. "We have a lot of knowledge and expertise when it comes to water," the minister added.</p>

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<p>According to wUrck, the architectural firm that designed the complex, conveyer belts will be used to take cyclists nine metres below ground level. The firm said in a statement, "The cyclist steps into an imaginary oyster with a rough exterior of basalt and natural stone and a smooth, light interior." Amsterdam’s alderwoman Melanie van der Horst expressed her pleasure over the development by saying that people will now be able to park their bicycles immediately after arriving at Amsterdam station.</p>

<p>Amsterdam is a city of bicycle-loving people, with almost 600,000 bicycle trips made daily. There are a total of 900,000 cyclists in the Dutch capital. Thus, finding a proper parking space is always a constant pain in the neck for the residents of the city.</p>

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Cyclers in Amsterdam will soon be able to access the newly-built underwater bicycle-parking complex, which will provide a big relief to the residents of the cycling-mad capital of the Netherlands.

Cyclers in Amsterdam will soon be able to access the newly-built underwater bicycle-parking complex, which will provide a big relief to the residents of the cycling-mad capital of the Netherlands. The complex is built beneath the Open Haven Front, an access tributary to the city's IJ River. The complex can take in 7,000 bicycles. Another such shelter will be opened for the public in February, which is being built next to the IJ itself. The IJ-side site will be able to accommodate 4,000 bicycles, taking the combined capacity to 11,000 bicycles. The construction of the project started in 2019, and the engineers had to drain part of the Open Haven Front next to Amsterdam Central Station. Amsterdam municipality released a time-lapse video of the construction site which showed how the water was pumped out of the Open Haven Front to build the structure and was later reflooded. Watch: WION Climate Tracker | Netherlands' push to curb emissions × Dutch deputy infrastructure minister Vivianne Heijnen was quoted by the media as saying that the project made optimal use of the limited space available in the tiny nation. "We have a lot of knowledge and expertise when it comes to water," the minister added. Also Read | Why does Netherlands wants to close Europe's largest gasfield, Groningen? According to wUrck, the architectural firm that designed the complex, conveyer belts will be used to take cyclists nine metres below ground level. The firm said in a statement, "The cyclist steps into an imaginary oyster with a rough exterior of basalt and natural stone and a smooth, light interior." Amsterdam’s alderwoman Melanie van der Horst expressed her pleasure over the development by saying that people will now be able to park their bicycles immediately after arriving at Amsterdam station. Amsterdam is a city of bicycle-loving people, with almost 600,000 bicycle trips made daily. There are a total of 900,000 cyclists in the Dutch capital. Thus, finding a proper parking space is always a constant pain in the neck for the residents of the city. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>Calling for better public transport and cycle lanes, approximately 8,500 cyclists prevented motorists from using a stretch of Germany's autobahn.</p>

<p>The cyclists covered a distance of 40 km (25 miles) and the demonstration took place between Frankfurt and Wiesbaden.</p>

<p>From children to old people, the bicyclists included a vast variety of people some of which had travelled as much as nine hours just to participate in the protest.</p>

<p>In order to make transport in the German state of Hesse climate-neutral by 2030, the Verkehrswende Hessen organised the protest.</p>

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<p>According to Frank Masurat, the chairman of the German Cyclists Association (ADFC), ''For decades, tens of thousands of people have been fighting for better conditions for bicycle traffic at our annual protests.''</p>

<p>Highlighting that it is time for Berlin to implement plans for a new bike lane network as well as mobility transmission, Masurat said it is time for deeds.</p>

<p>The German government had declared that hundreds of kilometres of safe bike lanes will be installed by 2026 to protect cyclists from motorised traffic.</p>

<p>ADFC's Susanne Grittner said her organisation celebrates ''the bicycle as a fast, healthy and climate-friendly means of transport.''</p>

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Calling for better public transport and cycle lanes, approximately 8,500 cyclists prevented motorists from using a stretch of Germany's autobahn. The cyclists covered a distance of 40 km (25 miles) and the demonstration took place between Frankfurt and Wiesbaden.

Calling for better public transport and cycle lanes, approximately 8,500 cyclists prevented motorists from using a stretch of Germany's autobahn. The cyclists covered a distance of 40 km (25 miles) and the demonstration took place between Frankfurt and Wiesbaden. From children to old people, the bicyclists included a vast variety of people some of which had travelled as much as nine hours just to participate in the protest. In order to make transport in the German state of Hesse climate-neutral by 2030, the Verkehrswende Hessen organised the protest. Also read | Germany: Topless protestors surround Olaf Scholz at a public event; demand ban on Russian gas imports According to Frank Masurat, the chairman of the German Cyclists Association (ADFC), ''For decades, tens of thousands of people have been fighting for better conditions for bicycle traffic at our annual protests.'' Highlighting that it is time for Berlin to implement plans for a new bike lane network as well as mobility transmission, Masurat said it is time for deeds. The German government had declared that hundreds of kilometres of safe bike lanes will be installed by 2026 to protect cyclists from motorised traffic. ADFC's Susanne Grittner said her organisation celebrates ''the bicycle as a fast, healthy and climate-friendly means of transport.'' (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

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