Bike Lane Projects are Controversial, but Cities Can Take Action to Make it Easier – Momentum Mag
By Ron Johnson
Build safe and separated bike lane projects and people will flock to it like bees to honey, according to a new study that once again provides cities with actual data needed to build-out bona fide bicycle networks.
The recent study sheds light on the effectiveness of cycling infrastructure in reshaping public opinion and promoting active transportation. Conducted by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) in Ireland, where a massive bicycle network has been announced, the study examines the behavioral science behind the implementation of cycling and walking networks and their impact on communities.
According to the findings published in a report titled Active travel infrastructure design and implementation: Insights from behavioural science, the installation of cycle lanes and similar initiatives tends to increase public acceptance once they are implemented. The research, which reviews both local and international studies, underscores the positive effects of cycling and walking schemes on various aspects, including cycling and walking rates, local businesses, and traffic congestion.
