And...... the place is flat as a board
And was built out before the advent of the automobile, so its much more compact than U.S. Sunbelt cities. This matters if were talking bicycle transportation.
With an electric bike, pretty much everywhere is the equivalent of "flat as a board".
I'm 73, with bad knees and not-so-great balance due to inner-ear problems. I have an electric tricycle, and love it. It is the perfect solution for short (5-10 mile) commute (though I no longer need to commute). I can peddle 'til the knees get tired, then "throttle" while they recover. HIGHLY recommended.