I'm pretty sure by far the biggest win in energy savings can be made in smarter spatial planning. A good city plan keeps the vehicle roads long, bicycle lanes

I'm pretty sure by far the biggest win in energy savings can be made in smarter spatial planning. A good city plan keeps the vehicle roads long, bicycle lanes short, has facilities close to housing (shops, schools..) Or specific for bicycles: here is an interesting document about (re)designing cities for cycling. http://www.fietsberaad.nl/library/repository/bestanden/CyclingintheNetherlands2009.pdf http://www.fietsberaad.nl/library/repository/bestanden/Cycli...