How Can Planners Make Cycling More Attractive Year Round, Even in Winter Cities?
Cycling can be made more attractive, even during Alberta winters
This week, your Ride On writers want to shift focus to a mode of transport that is relatively unused, particularly in cold northern countries like Canada: cycling. We admit to sometimes looking at cyclists in the winter and wondering, “How can you do that?” But that is not because we look down on them; on the contrary, we admire them for their bravery!
So this week, we will begin our exploration of cycling by first looking at how cities might improve cycling infrastructure so biking is more attractive. Then, on a related subject, we will focus on concerns cyclists have regarding safety, particularly during winter months. Then we will summarize evidence to indicate whether bike paths are bad for business by reducing the number of parking spaces. Finally, we will examine how the concerns of cyclists might differ based on gender.
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