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Cycling is now the single largest mode of travel during peak times in the City of London, according to a new report.
Cyclists represent 40% of traffic during peak hours and 27% of traffic throughout the day.
Since 1999, the number of motorists has dropped 64% and the number of cyclists has increased 386%.
#Urbanism #UrbanDesign #ClimateChange #Cycling #BikeTooter #UK #London #Mobility #Transportation
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2023/03/01/cyclists-now-outnumber-motorists-in-city-of-london/
Cyclists represent 40% of traffic during peak hours and 27% of traffic throughout the day.
Since 1999, the number of motorists has dropped 64% and the number of cyclists has increased 386%.
#Urbanism #UrbanDesign #ClimateChange #Cycling #BikeTooter #UK #London #Mobility #Transportation
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2023/03/01/cyclists-now-outnumber-motorists-in-city-of-london/
Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists In City Of London
At peak times, people cycling represent 40% of road traffic in the City and 27% throughout the day.Carlton Reid (Forbes)
7 years ago, while trying to get approval to operate in cities all over the world, #Uber insisted that it would actually reduce traffic. Instead, Uber drivers cruise without passengers 40% of the time. Uber & Lyft no longer claim they reduce traffic, & now admit they actually increase congestion.
So much for “making cities better.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-ride-hail-utopia-that-got-stuck-in-traffic-11581742802
#Cities #transportation #urbanism #cars #ridehailing #ridesharing #traffic
So much for “making cities better.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-ride-hail-utopia-that-got-stuck-in-traffic-11581742802
#Cities #transportation #urbanism #cars #ridehailing #ridesharing #traffic
The Ride-Hail Utopia That Got Stuck in Traffic
Uber and Lyft said they would ease congestion. Instead they made it worse.Eliot Brown (The Wall Street Journal)
When we see streets primarily as space to move cars, we miss out on the wonderful places for people that streets can be. And our cities are less successful for it. Actually, it’s not even good for moving cars! Rotenturmstraße’s before-&-after transformation in #Vienna via former Deputy Mayor Birgit Hebein.
#StreetsForPeople #cities #urbanism #streets #transportation #cars #Austria #cars #people
#StreetsForPeople #cities #urbanism #streets #transportation #cars #Austria #cars #people
Remember this? A simple, creative way to make the really important point about the need for child-safe, all-ages & abilities PROTECTED bike-paths. Paint isn’t safe infrastructure, any more than stuffed animals are — if you wouldn’t let your kids ride in it, it isn’t safe, Period. #Berlin via @umwerfer.
#LetKidsBike #Urbanism #BikeLanes #Cities #transportation #bikes #cars #city #kids #car
#LetKidsBike #Urbanism #BikeLanes #Cities #transportation #bikes #cars #city #kids #car