Nørrebrogade

Main street of the Nørrebro district, Copenhagen, Denmark.

At a glance

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‘It’s the Best Feeling’ - How Copenhagen Gave Cyclists a Green WaveAjit NiranjansettingWhere the green-wave pilot began.

‘It’s the best feeling’: how Copenhagen gave cyclists a green wave — Ajit Niranjan (2025)

Source: ‘It’s the Best Feeling’ - How Copenhagen Gave Cyclists a Green Wave · Original · Readwise highlight

“The idea is nice because usually the lights are set at the speed of the cars,” says Lars, a 33-year-old analyst cycling down Nørrebrogade, where the first pilot project began.

  • Role: setting
  • In the article: The first green-wave pilot, traffic lights timed to cycling speed, began on Nørrebrogade; a commuter riding it wants the scheme expanded, and the city’s mayor rides it daily to city hall.
  • Why it matters: The street is the proving ground of the scheme and the article’s anchor.