Copenhagen is an ambitious city when it comes to climate change and sustainability goals. The current target is to be the first carbon-neutral city in the world by 2025. In attempting this, upgrades are constantly being made to the city’s infrastructure. One of the most notable, or at least to me as I interact with it every day, is Copenhagen’s public transportation system.

Copenhagen has transportation infrastructure that makes it efficient and simple to get around. The current goal is to ensure that 75% of journeys that begin or end in Copenhagen are on foot, bike, or public transit. The city has taken significant steps to limit the number of cars on the streets, and the efforts have been rewarded. Copenhagen has the 4th best bike infrastructure in the world and the best metro system in the world.

The first bike lane was opened in 1910, and since then, the city has put considerable resources towards making biking a way of life in Copenhagen. In fact, today there are more bikes than people in the city. I bike frequently and have found it a great way to get around. The city is relatively small already, and I am often shocked at how quickly I can get from one place to another. There are designated lanes with bike-specific traffic lights, and bike parking available on every street. I love being able to bike everywhere and get to know the city in a new way. There is nothing like a morning bike commute on a sunny day. I feel connected to my surroundings and in community with the others biking beside me.

The other way that I get around is via Copenhagen’s public transit. The system is made up of trains, buses, ferries, and the metro. Between these methods, I have quick and easy access to almost anywhere in the city. Like biking, Copenhagen has prioritized making pubic transportation more desirable than driving. They have achieved their goal, and public transit has become an integrated part of every Copenhagener’s life. Still, most people prefer to bike if possible.