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I have seen this video and in the examples he gives they clear the bike paths. Where I live when it snows it’s just impossible to bike. In heavy snow it’s like
by vinni2 3y ago
I have seen this video and in the examples he gives they clear the bike paths. Where I live when it snows it’s just impossible to bike. In heavy snow it’s like biking on the sand. And sometimes when the temperatures fluctuate there is black ice I have to worry about. Some bike paths get salted but not all so it’s not a safe continuous ride at least for my commute.
- anonporridge 3y agoThe primary point of the video, is that when adequate infrastructure and servicing (plowing and de icing) exists, very cold, harsh weather doesn't decrease bike ridership. In the example city, Oulu Finland, they see a consistent 22% ridership all the way down to -20C, because they incentivize cycling with well designed and maintained infrastructure.
- ekianjo 3y ago> harsh weather doesn't decrease bike ridership. So what? Maybe it's because those people who only have a bike don't have any other means to get around? You need to look at different reasons before jumping to conclusions.
- kiba 3y agoRich societies can afford for a large amount of people owning cars.
- kitkat_new 3y ago> And sometimes when the temperatures fluctuate there is black ice I have to worry about. Some bike paths get salted but not all so it’s not a safe continuous ride at least for my commute. there exist winter tyres for bikes, that have spikes - ideal for ice
- pjmlp 3y agoIn Germany they are forbidden.
- kitkat_new 3y agonot for bikes
- pjmlp 3y agoThen the law changed while I wasn't paying attention.