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'Active Travel' Study Identifies Pathways for Designing Walking- and Cycling-Friendly Cities
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Did you know that if cities were to bet more on more accessible roads for pedestrians and bicycles, such as in Copenhagen, CO2 emissions would be significantly reduced and millions of euros in sanitation would be saved? It is the striking conclusion that a study has revealed that has analysed the means of transport in more than 11,500 cities around the world. Thus, if each city increased its cycling network to the level of the Danish capital, gr…
Protected Bike Lanes Lead to Nearly Twice as Many Bicycle Commuters: Study
With all the vehicles and other hazards, riding a bicycle in the city can be intimidating, even when there are designated bike lanes. New research led by a professor at University of New Mexico (UNM)’s School of Engineering has found that protected bike lanes lead to almost twice as many bicycle commuters as standard bike lanes. “Cities that seek to boost bicycle commute mode shifts should focus on implementing low-stress bicycle facilities if t…
'Active travel' study identifies pathways for designing walking- and cycling-friendly cities
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals the transformative potential of walking- and cycling-friendly policies in cities around the world. Conducted by researchers from UCLA and Google, the study analyzed travel data from more than 11,500 cities across 121 countries, making it the most comprehensive global assessment to date of active transportation, or the potential for walking or biking.
Cycling Directions Have Expanded Across Canada in Apple Maps
Apple has made no announcement that can find about a significant expansion in the availability of cycling directions across Canada, but I thought it was worth noting here because it impacts me personally. I need no other excuse. As of yesterday, Apple’s iOS feature page indicated Canadian cycling directions were only available in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. The list has grown substantially today, adding: Austria Belgium Denmark Finland Gr…
A new study published in the Actes de l'Académie nationale des sciences reveals the transformative potential of walking and cycling policies in cities around the world. Directed by researchers from UCLA and Google, the study analysed travel data from more than 11,500 cities in 121 countries, [...]
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