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More people can walk than can/will ride a bike. Many old people avoid biking due to poor balance and strength, but can walk without issue. Biking allows you to
by hfdgiutdryg 8y ago
More people can walk than can/will ride a bike. Many old people avoid biking due to poor balance and strength, but can walk without issue.
Biking allows you to move without moving your full body weight across your for and ankle. Bicycles are great for people with lower body joint issues.
Three wheelers work great for people with balance issues.
Tokyo is a testament to the power of bicycles to increase mobility for all ages. I agree with you, but I also recognize that bikes can be better for many people than walking, plus they extend the practical range significantly.
- ng12 8y agoNot to mention if your city works well for bikes it tends to also work well for mobility scooters and wheelchairs.
- oftenwrong 8y agoTokyo is a good example of a city that is very walkable, but it is also very bikeable, and has top-tier transit, and you can even own a car. The same cannot be said for places that are planned to exclude walking simply based on the distance between destinations.