COPENHAGEN
TRANSPORTATION |
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Copenhagen has an extensive public transportation system, consisting of
commuter trains (called "S-Trains" (S-tog)), busses, and a new metro. An
extensive road system is also in place for private automobiles, and the
city's bicycle paths are well known for their extensive and well used nature.
The s-trains form the basis of the transportation network, stretching to
most areas of metropolitan Copenhagen, with their main hub at Copenhagen
Central Station (København H). Some regional trains supplement the S-train
services with lines extending further such as to the Copenhagen Airport,
Elsinore, and Malmö.
The entire system is governed by the same overall authority and tickets are
transferable from one mode to another. The region is divided up into 99
zones which govern the cost of a ticket. Travelling through 2 zones is less
expensive than 3, 4, or more zones. A trip of 7 or more zones costs a base
rate. Ticket prices are quite high and have increased substantially in
recent years leading to a decrease in passenger numbers. In fact the
percentage of trips made on public transportation in Copenhagen is quite low
by northern European standards. |
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| Bicycle use is quite extensive. The city provides public bicycles which can
be found throughout the downtown area and used with a returnable deposit of
20 kroner. Bicycle paths are often separated from the main automobile lanes
and have their own signal systems. |
