Bicycles Are Pushing Aside Cars on Europe’s City Streets

[Steve O]

Bikes are increasingly muscling aside cars on Europe’s city streets, as the coronavirus accelerates a shift toward pedal power.


Even before the pandemic, bicycles were enjoying an uptick in demand from environmentally conscious consumers, but the risk of contagion on buses and subways have increased the appeal. The emergence of e-bikes, which boost power with an electric motor, has removed some of the sweat factor, making biking a viable option for more consumers after lockdowns lifted….

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-04/bicycles-are-pushing-aside-cars-on-europe-s-city-streets?srnd=citylab

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[CBGanimal]

Can’t wait to partake in the bike takeover later this year!!!

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[Fulton]

Is WABA or someone mobilizing to take advantage of the opportunities to promote cycling that the current situation presents?

Afraid to ride Metro and the bus, thousands of people need to get around — and now’s the time to push. Public education. Expanded lanes. Aggressive promotion of rentals. Bike parking. Employer-provided showers/lockers.

Seems to me a historic opportunity.

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