Traffic & Transportation
The concept of ‘shared space’ in traffic safety
Did you know that Hans Monderman (1945-2008) from Friesland designed the concept of 'shared space' in traffic safety?
This is based on the theory that...
DAF; as fast in reverse as they drive forward
Did you know that the first DAF passenger car was introduced in 1958? DAF Variomatic cars are legendary for the fact that they go...
One way ticket from Schiphol to Amsterdam Central
Did you know that a one way ticket from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Central Station is the best-selling train ticket in the Netherlands?
The first national license plate in the world
Did you know that the Netherlands was the first country to introduce a national license plate in 1898?
Delft Blue tailfins for British Airways
Did you know that Amsterdam based artist Hugo Kaagman (born 1955) designed Delft Blue tailfins for British Airways? This was part of British Airways'...
London-Amsterdam: only 4 hours by train
Did you know that the new train service from Amsterdam and Rotterdam to London will take one hour less than the current connection via...
Amsterdam is entirely built on long poles
Did you know that Amsterdam is entirely built on long poles hammered deep into the ground, otherwise the buildings would sink away in the...
Metro systems in the Netherlands
Did you know that Amsterdam and Rotterdam are the only Dutch cities with a metro system?
Tens of thousands of bicycles in Dutch canals
Did you know that tens of thousands of bicycles are being fished out of Dutch canals every year?
Bicycle safety exams
Did you know that every child in the Netherlands has to pass a bicycle safety exam at primary school? The exam consists of a...