Even in shared areas, bikes and pedestrians can be prioritized. Continuous sidewalks (at sidewalk grade) give the mental impression the road is crossing the si

Even in shared areas, bikes and pedestrians can be prioritized. Continuous sidewalks (at sidewalk grade) give the mental impression the road is crossing the sidewalk (instead of the other way around in the US). Plus, cycling is normalized - drivers are cyclists and more aware of the damage they can do by texting or driving dangerously.