Comparison of Cycling in 3 world cities
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Comparison of Cycling in 3 world cities
https://thecityfix.com/blog/cycling-i...-they-compare/
https://thecityfix.com/blog/cycling-i...-they-compare/
A comparative analysis of bicycling programs in Houston, Berlin and Bogota: "In the end, it is not whether the city is in a developing or developed country, a rich or poor country, or a country with low or high car ownership. The more successful bike programs...were determined to be a result of a strong political will..."
https://thecityfix.com/blog/cycling-i...-they-compare/
A comparative analysis of bicycling programs in Houston, Berlin and Bogota: "In the end, it is not whether the city is in a developing or developed country, a rich or poor country, or a country with low or high car ownership. The more successful bike programs...were determined to be a result of a strong political will..."
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"Think of bicycles as rideable art that can just about save the world". ~Grant Petersen
Cyclists fare best when they recognize that there are times when acting vehicularly is not the best practice, and are flexible enough to do what is necessary as the situation warrants.--Me
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I would have liked to see a link to the actual study that was done. The conclusions in the blog post don't seem to be fully supported by the information posted. Interesting read though.
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I think it should be mandatory in the US that each state has a bike program and that when new roads are build or modified that the include bike lanes.
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I commute in Irvine CA, which has a large, upper income, cycling community, and the bike lanes and paths are amazing. Political will usually has a price tag.