I was not familiar with this particular city -- check out the video that explains how auto use is discouraged (many auto trips take longer than cycling trips) which results in high bicycle mode split.  Can you imagine such policies enacted here?

http://www.cityclock.org/groningen-nowhere-will-find-cyclists/

David Patman,  P. Eng.

Transit Planner

Winnipeg Transit | Service Development Division

421 Osborne Street | Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2A2

P: 204-986-5737 | dpatman@winnipeg.ca