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We have mild, flat, and dense. Boston and NYC, for example. I think the only missing piece in many cities is funding and prioritization.
by accountyaccount 9y ago
We have mild, flat, and dense. Boston and NYC, for example.
I think the only missing piece in many cities is funding and prioritization.
- in_hindsight 9y agoNYC is really bike-friendly. I think the contributing factor is delivery people who use their bikes a lot, now another problem is that they are completely ignorant of any traffic rules, but can't have it all I guess
- pbh101 9y agoNYC is not mild compared to Amsterdam. According to this source (admittedly just the first I Googled), Amsterdam is on average 13F cooler in the summer, which IMO makes a huge difference when relying on it for your daily commute. [1] http://www.amsterdam.climatemps.com/vs/new-york.php http://www.amsterdam.climatemps.com/vs/new-york.php
- zurn 9y agoThere are many cycling-happy cities in Europe with different weather and geography[0]. Barcelona is pretty warm, for example. [0] https://www.wired.com/2015/06/copenhagenize-worlds-most-bike-friendly-cities/ https://www.wired.com/2015/06/copenhagenize-worlds-most-bike...
- cjcole 9y ago"Flat" may be a matter of perspective: http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=728621 http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=728621 (A discussion of how "hilly" Boston is with respect to the Boston Marathon.) "If you live in Kansas Boston is hilly. If you live in Colorado Boston is flat."
- Goronmon 9y agoBoston can have some pretty rough winters snowfall wise. I was under the impression this was much less of a problem in places like Amsterdam.
- kalleboo 9y agoIn Sweden, bike riding levels fall dramatically during the winter - that doesn't stop people riding in the summer though. Of course, you need decent alternative infrastructure - buses, trains etc.