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Crossing the streets / Traffic, Amsterdam
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Crossing the streets / Traffic: Watch out for the bikers
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  • Updated By Helga67 on November 7, 2004
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  • Family bike - Amsterdam
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    by Helga67
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    I have never seen more bikes than in Amsterdam. Normal bikes, odd bikes, family bikes, colourful bikes, transport bikes ... Amsterdam is really a cycler's city. But be aware, it seems that the cyclists have their own rules, they cycle everywhere, very fast, don't stop for red lights or pedestrians ...

    When you want to cross the street, look twice and let the bikers pass first, otherwise you have the change to get hit or shouted at.

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    Crossing the streets / Traffic: "Bing-Bing" - Watch out for that ... ... ... !!!
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  • By JessH on August 1, 2005
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    Public transport in Amsterdam is very good, well laid-out and mostly on time... their punctuality must be a direct result of the way they drive: like a gouda-wheel outta hell!
    It seemed to me like nobody had ever bothered to explain to the drivers, cyclists and pedestrians who has right of way on the roads; everyone seems a bit confused when they actually find themselves on a collison course with someone or something.

    When you see a bus or tram approaching the station, step well back and keep your distance. Also don't trust that when you are planning to cross the street that the driver will see you (or even care if he does!). Exercise caution, even on zebra crossings.

    Basically, walking around Amsterdam is a great experience with lots to see, to do and to taste.

    And after a few days, you'll be a master at tiptoeing around dog poopies, whilst keeping your eyes on the trams and busses, not slipping on the cobble stones and dodging cyclists at the same time!

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    Crossing the streets / Traffic: TRAMS (they kill too!)
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  • Updated By pieter_jan_v on August 18, 2006
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  • A near miss - Amsterdam
    A near miss
    by pieter_jan_v
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    The Amsterdam Trams (public transport streetcars) are great to use, but they travel through some narrow crowded streets too (Leidsestraat, Reguliers Breestraat). So, get customized to look out for tracks and fast trams crossing (when you are crossing the street).

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    Crossing the streets / Traffic: Get it together!!!
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  • By TrekknHil on August 14, 2003
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  • One of the fast moving
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    "killer" trams
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    You must have a "heads up" attitude when you are in Amsterdam. If you are a pedestrian you must watch for bicycles, trams, cars and whatever else the Dutch have come up with.

    Stepping in front of a bike is a good way to get you and the rider hurt.

    Stepping in front of a tram will probably only get yourself hurt...very hurt.

    There are bike lanes where you won't expect them. They are clearly marked. Try not to stand in the middle of them and check you map.

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    Crossing the streets / Traffic: An unpopular statement
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  • By ChrsStrl on July 11, 2004
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  • Yes, says it all, doesn't it? - Amsterdam
    Yes, says it all, doesn't it?
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    I know that many will disagree but it seems that in this city there is a pecking order of road and pavement users and that pedestrians always come off the lowest in that order. Bikes will ride on pavements when there are cycle lanes; they will park so deeply across the pavement that you are forced to step off into the cycle lanes much to the ire of cyclists who do not see any hypocrisy in their curses; trams come upon you with a deadly quietness and an excessive speed in narrow streets where tourists unused to them are walking and cars are, well, just what we always find cars to be. Take great care if you walk!

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    Crossing the streets / Traffic: Look both ways
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  • Updated By davequ on March 10, 2005
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    As interesting and distracting as Amsterdam can be: if you're walking about in the city, be conscientious crossing the streets.

    I should heed my own words.

    Last Sept. walking home after a spliff & couple jong jenevers I almost got picked off by the southbound tram on Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, having to do a curb chain-assisted faceplant to survive.

    touchdown!!!...

    Look both ways for TRAMS, buses & BIKES!
    Just a tip for your good health.

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    Crossing the streets / Traffic: Obstacles On The Sidewalks
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  • By RhineRoll on April 5, 2005
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  • Amsterdam, parked bikes - Amsterdam
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    My impression is that Amsterdam -- despite its welcome flatness -- is not an easy city to roll around in a wheelchair. There are many obstacles on the sidewalks like parked bikes, illegally parked cars. Take great precaution when crossing streets -- not so much because of crazy car drivers but rather because of the many cyclists, some of whom are not too considerate. Some of the canal bridges have quite a steep gradient.

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    Crossing the streets / Traffic: Those *"&^$% bicycles!!
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  • By Rachael71 on August 12, 2004
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  • I like them when they're not moving! - Amsterdam
    I like them when they're not
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    We spent four days in Amsterdam and never managed to work out whether any of the rules of the road applied to bicycles. They do not stop at pedestrian crossings, even if cars have stopped. They do not stop at red traffic lights, even if cars have stopped. Cyclists will travel the wrong way down a bicycle lane and through pedestrianised areas. We even saw one cyclist pull out in front of a moving van, even though it had right of way - she wasn't too badly hurt, fortunately.

    Please be careful, as you won't hear them coming. Make sure you look EVERYWHERE before you step out on to the road, and don't assume that because the little green man is telling you to cross, that it is safe to do so.

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    Crossing the streets / Traffic: Bikers
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  • By roamer61 on May 19, 2005
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  • Watch for bicycle riders when you cross the street. Amsterdam has a very large number of bike riders. There are special lanes for them.


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    Crossing the streets / Traffic: Watch out for bicycles!
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  • By bleuocean on May 21, 2007
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  • Me and lots of bicycles in Amsterdam - Amsterdam
    Me and lots of bicycles in
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    As you probably know, bicycles are abundant in Amsterdam. This means that as a pedestrian, you must be very careful when walking down the street and crossing it. Always look around you, because cyclists here are fast. It doesn't hurt to get health insurance before booking your trip, just in case!

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