Cycling for everyone – lessen learnt from Netherland, Denmark, Germany
John Pusher provide stunning arguments regarding why policy maker should make cycling the most attractive mode of commuting for everyone, including children and elderly.
Beside the obvious environmental and health benefit, it is interesting to know that the Dutch cycle MORE as they age – 24% of all trips are by bicycle for people above 65 years old!
The key factor is safety for all cyclists.
More interesting for me, he also show many inspiring examples of how better road design can facilitate safe cycling. Here are some of the slides:
(thanks to lim to post the link in ST Jeanette Wang’s blog