Spreading the good news about small steps and big leaps that have been made in the past month in favour of cyclists.
After the success of Denver’s ebike subsidy program, two US cities and one state look to follow in Colorado’s capital’s footsteps. Atlanta, Nashville and California are eyeing up this program and looking to implement it in an effort to reduce the cities’ environmental impact
In the past years we have seen the kilometres of cycling lanes grow in certain cities. Barcelona, has steadily grown its network to the point where 90% of Barcelona’s inhabitants live within 300m of a cycling lane. In some cities such as Toronto, San Francisco and Paris, the growth of bike lanes during the pandemic have been sustained post pandemic.
New Orleans’ bike share, Blue Bikes, has been through some changes since its inception. In recent years it has gone through different ownership and is now a not for profit in the service of its community with the purpose of being more equal. As a not for profit, it is growing its fleet steadily and is adding 300 ebikes this year! Way to go New Orleans!
Thinking of changing your travel habits? There is growing proof that micromodes (e-bikes and e-scooters) and active modes (walking, bicycling and their variants) provide large climate emission reductions. Micah Toll, an e-bike enthusiast, shows that maybe an ebike can do the same or a better job than an SUV.
Now for a little Amsterdam envy. They have opened a new underwater parking garage for 7,000 bikes.
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