Last week Thursday the city police conducted a control at the tram station Guggach. One third of the cyclists (and two car drivers) had disregarded the red light. The cyclists were fined with 60 francs, the car drivers with 250 francs. Honestly, I would have fined the cyclists also with 250 francs or maybe even with 1000 francs. Possibly this could save lives or health. The number of injured or killed cyclists is increasing in the city of Zurich. I have the impression that the cyclists consider themselves above the law. It is true that usually they endanger themselves but the costs resulting from their lawless behaviour are borne by the community.Read More »
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Amsterdam to wonder
I like going to the Netherlands. There are many different small things, which are different from at home, which every time make me smile or wonder.
For example that milk is offered as a beverage at lunch just as water at home. Or the many bikes, which probably spread everywhere because the country is so flat. Read More »
Michaela Merz 