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Groningen
Groningen is the largest municipality and economic engine of the Northern Netherlands. With more than 230,000 inhabitants, 140,000 jobs, 100,000 students en 180,000 people coming from the region every day to Groningen, our core business is organising the accessibility of the city with an integrated transport system. The basis is a cohesive system of direct and attractive walking routes, safe fast and comfortable cycling connections, high-quality public transport and a car network with sufficient capacity. Our starting point is “On foot, by bicycle or by public transport if possible, by car if necessary”.
https://gemeente.groningen.nl/english
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