It is an interesting study and great write up. But really it’s important to be able to see the wood for the trees. In London, only 2% of the roads have safe cycling infrastructure. In Amsterdam that’s 120% (more safe cycling roads than car roads). So the two cities aren’t comparable at all. Culture and perception can only be considered once we have infrastructure parity.
Great article! Nice data visualizations. I cycle most days in Bozeman, MT. In the old part of town, there are almost no stop signs at intersections. Interestingly, that makes the old town feel much safer and more functional for cyclists than the suburbs to the west. The lack of stop signs reduces motorist confidence and, therefore, speed, causing every road user to travel at roughly the same speed. No bike lanes required. On another note, I find that my personal largest motivator for cycling is when parking is a PITA. To increase cycling ridership, intentionally make driving a worse experience.
Great read. It is interesting also at the cultural level that despite more respondents in London tying cycling to fitness and recreation, the sport of cycling is far more popular in the Netherlands than in the UK. It would be interesting to look into the relationship between the professional sport in different contexts and its influence on functional/urban cycling habits.
It is an interesting study and great write up. But really it’s important to be able to see the wood for the trees. In London, only 2% of the roads have safe cycling infrastructure. In Amsterdam that’s 120% (more safe cycling roads than car roads). So the two cities aren’t comparable at all. Culture and perception can only be considered once we have infrastructure parity.
Great article! Nice data visualizations. I cycle most days in Bozeman, MT. In the old part of town, there are almost no stop signs at intersections. Interestingly, that makes the old town feel much safer and more functional for cyclists than the suburbs to the west. The lack of stop signs reduces motorist confidence and, therefore, speed, causing every road user to travel at roughly the same speed. No bike lanes required. On another note, I find that my personal largest motivator for cycling is when parking is a PITA. To increase cycling ridership, intentionally make driving a worse experience.
Great read. It is interesting also at the cultural level that despite more respondents in London tying cycling to fitness and recreation, the sport of cycling is far more popular in the Netherlands than in the UK. It would be interesting to look into the relationship between the professional sport in different contexts and its influence on functional/urban cycling habits.