The Netherlands' Shift from Car-Centric Planning to Cycling Advocacy
In the 1960s and 1970s, the Netherlands underwent a significant transformation in its urban planning, shifting from a car-centric approach to one that prioritized cycling. This change was driven by a high road death toll, public protests, and the 1973 oil crisis. Initially, Dutch cities were being redesigned to accommodate increasing car ownership, with roads widened and urban motorways proposed. However, the rising number of traffic fatalities, including the death of a six-year-old girl, Simone Langenhoff, sparked public outrage and led to the formation of the 'Stop de Kindermoord' movement. This movement, along with the oil crisis, prompted the government to implement traffic calming measures and promote cycling. 
