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The money quote "[Bike lanes] has dual advantages, both reducing injuries and encouraging cycling, an important public health goal of its own given the physica
by biehl 11y ago
The money quote
"[Bike lanes] has dual advantages, both reducing injuries and encouraging cycling, an important public health goal of its own given the physical activity and environmental benefits. Comparisons between North America and the Netherlands or Denmark have long suggested that their route design focus is better at welcoming cycling and achieving lower injury rates. Many were concerned that Dutch and Danish infrastructure wouldn't have the same impact here, but there is more and more research in North America showing that it does."
- Ended 11y agoAbsolutely, infrastructure is the real solution. Even if the full Dutch-style bike lane is not possible, quite minor things can make a difference. E.g. around here there are some advance cycle stop zones and advance green lights for cyclists. Both are easy to implement but make a big difference to a cyclist's safety and visibility at a junction.
- maccard 11y agoWe have those advance stop lanes for cyclists here, cars just ignore them even when there's cyclists stopped in them ...