Abstract
This article sketches the development of bicycle and moped ownership, use, and road safety in the Netherlands from 1950 on.Furthermore, on the basis of a study concerning mobility in the Netherlands from 1978 to 1980, risks for cyclists and moped riders have been calculated for different age and sex groups. Finally, a number of factors thought to influence bicycle and moped use in the coming years are discussed and the impact of these factors on traffic safety is assessed.