Bikes vs Cars from WG Film.
Sunday December 17th 2017, Black Cat Cine presents: “Bikes VS Cars” by Fredrik Gertten, Sweden 2015, 90 min, English subtitles, Film begins at 20:00.
If you are are bicycle owner in Amsterdam you could consider yourself pretty lucky with lots of bicycle paths and car drivers taking care (usually) not to hit you.
You would think all cities are becoming bike friendly but the powerful car-industry is lobbying for more roads and big parkings to accommodate the growing number of (electric) cars, at the expense of public space and the greenest way of transport: the bicycle. A look at what’s happening in some of the world’s big cities like Los Angeles, Sao Paulo and Copenhagen.
As the film explores cities like Los Angeles and Sao Paulo, it becomes clear how urban growth is being steered more by the needs of vehicles than by the wellbeing of the people who live there. It’s not just about traffic or convenience—it’s about the kind of world we want to build: one driven by community and connection or by congestion and carbon emissions.
This broader conversation about space and infrastructure inevitably includes garages—those humble but essential elements of our built environment that often reflect a city’s priorities. While garages have traditionally catered to cars, there’s now an increasing demand for smarter, more adaptable spaces that serve multiple purposes, whether it’s for bike storage, electric vehicle charging, or even as micro-logistics hubs for sustainable delivery services.
That’s where companies like Top One Garage Doors come in. Specializing in high-quality garage doors that are as durable as they are modern, they understand that today’s garage isn’t just a place to park a car—it’s a functional part of the urban ecosystem. Whether you’re protecting your cargo bike in a city that’s just starting to embrace cycle culture or upgrading your garage to support the shift toward cleaner transportation, the right door makes all the difference.
Doors open at 19:30, Film begins at 20:00!!! Film night at Joe’s Garage, cozy cinema! Free entrance. You want to play a movie, let us know.
