The benefits of protected cycleways
Local evidence:
Wellington City Council put together this list of facts and figures that show how cycling infrastructure is good for cities.
This research from Victoria University found strong demand for safer cycle routes. The message from Wellingtonians was clear: "build it and we will come". Read the full report here.
Otago University of Wellington medical students found that the benefits of the Island Bay to CBD cycleway include dramatically increasing cycling uptake in the area, increasing safety and either improving, or having no negative effect on, business.
Using Auckland as a case study a team of New Zealand researchers found that cities that spend the most on cycle infrastructure reap the biggest rewards
International evidence:
This great infographic from People for Bikes summarises the benefits of protected bike lanes (jpg version)
The European Cyclists' Federation summarises three recent studies that show how investing in cycling pays off around the globe.
A major new study from Portland University, Lessons from the Green Lanes, provides clear evidence that separated bike lanes work well, not only at saving lives, but in attracting more cyclists, making cyclists feel safer, and increasing economic activity.
Researchers at Westminster University asked "how can we make our streets safer for children to cycle?" and found that cycleways that use kerbs or parked cars as separation should be "the default form of provision".
This well-referenced article from People For Bikes discusses how protected bike lanes are inspiring millions more Americans to ride bikes.
A survey by the American National Association of Realtors, conducted by Portland State University, found that protected bike lanes are far superior to painted ones if getting meaningful numbers of people to ride bicycles is the goal.
The Washington Post looks at why cycletrack networks should be the next great American transit project.
Bloomberg News examines the huge growth in protected bike lanes in the U.S. as cities try to attract young residents and the businesses that hire them.
A nice infographic showing protected bike lane benefits in one page from Transitized blog.
Still not convinced? Check out this huge list of protected bike lane benefits from People For Bikes
Problems with bike lanes painted on the road
This blog from Dutch-based cycle advocate David Hembrow argues that on-road cycle-lanes are not the best way to keep cyclists safe.
This article from Australian bike blogger Michael O'Reilly discusses the problems with bike lanes painted on the road.
Wellington City Council put together this list of facts and figures that show how cycling infrastructure is good for cities.
This research from Victoria University found strong demand for safer cycle routes. The message from Wellingtonians was clear: "build it and we will come". Read the full report here.
Otago University of Wellington medical students found that the benefits of the Island Bay to CBD cycleway include dramatically increasing cycling uptake in the area, increasing safety and either improving, or having no negative effect on, business.
Using Auckland as a case study a team of New Zealand researchers found that cities that spend the most on cycle infrastructure reap the biggest rewards
International evidence:
This great infographic from People for Bikes summarises the benefits of protected bike lanes (jpg version)
The European Cyclists' Federation summarises three recent studies that show how investing in cycling pays off around the globe.
A major new study from Portland University, Lessons from the Green Lanes, provides clear evidence that separated bike lanes work well, not only at saving lives, but in attracting more cyclists, making cyclists feel safer, and increasing economic activity.
Researchers at Westminster University asked "how can we make our streets safer for children to cycle?" and found that cycleways that use kerbs or parked cars as separation should be "the default form of provision".
This well-referenced article from People For Bikes discusses how protected bike lanes are inspiring millions more Americans to ride bikes.
A survey by the American National Association of Realtors, conducted by Portland State University, found that protected bike lanes are far superior to painted ones if getting meaningful numbers of people to ride bicycles is the goal.
The Washington Post looks at why cycletrack networks should be the next great American transit project.
Bloomberg News examines the huge growth in protected bike lanes in the U.S. as cities try to attract young residents and the businesses that hire them.
A nice infographic showing protected bike lane benefits in one page from Transitized blog.
Still not convinced? Check out this huge list of protected bike lane benefits from People For Bikes
Problems with bike lanes painted on the road
This blog from Dutch-based cycle advocate David Hembrow argues that on-road cycle-lanes are not the best way to keep cyclists safe.
This article from Australian bike blogger Michael O'Reilly discusses the problems with bike lanes painted on the road.