Perceived and actual safety in Copenhagen

Year	Cyclists feeling safe %	mkm cycled per weekday	Serious injuries per year	mkm between serious casualties	Cycle tracks km	Cycle lanes km
1996	60	0.93	252	1.2	294	0
1998	58	0.92	173	1.8	302	6
2000	57	1.05	146	2.4	307	10
2002	56	1.11	152	2.4	323	12
2004	58	1.13	124	3.0	329	14
2006	53	1.15	92	4.2	332	17
2008	51	1.17	121	3.2	338	18

Source: Jensen, 2009

Although actual safety has improved significantly and the amount of cycling infrastructure has increased, there has been a significant fall in the proportin of people who feel safe cycling in Copenhagen.

References

Jensen, 2009

Jensen N, . Research on cycling infrastructure in Copenhagen. City of Copenhagen, 2009.