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Stop and go traffic is much slower than bike trails with minimal interruptions. Good bike infrastructure can make or break a commute in speed and safety
by newsclues 5y ago
Stop and go traffic is much slower than bike trails with minimal interruptions.
Good bike infrastructure can make or break a commute in speed and safety
- meristohm 5y agoMy bicycle commute (and walking and running commute, depending on weather and mood) is one of the highlights of my day due in part to minimal waiting for other vehicles.
- u801e 5y agoSeparated rail or river trails are definitely a plus for bike commuting. But infrastructure parallel to roads with frequent intersections and mid-block driveways isn't really that much different than riding on the sidewalk (with all the hazards that come with it).
- _jn 5y agoThis may be true in suburban USA, but at least in European cities, sidewalks are used by pedestrians. You have to be alert riding a bike, but it’s a far cry from attempting to weave through foot traffic. The narrower roads also allow for quicker traffic light cycles, which is nicer than waiting a few minutes to cross your average suburban US arterial.