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Why do so few people cycle for transport in Australia? 6 ideas on how to reap all the benefits of bikes.

Authors :
Davern, Melanie
Jafari, Afshin
Both, Alan
Dodson, Jago
Gunn, Lucy
Sun, Qian (Chayn)
Source :
Conversation (Conversation Media Group Ltd); 6/2/2024, p1-1, 1p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Less than 1% of Australians use bicycles as their primary mode of transportation, despite the availability and affordability of bicycles and the numerous benefits they offer. The number of people cycling to work has actually decreased in recent years. To encourage more people to use bicycles for everyday transport, the authors suggest improving cycling infrastructure, using AI to identify areas lacking infrastructure, using simulations to evaluate cycling decisions, prioritizing cycling in urban planning, making active transport a funding priority, and highlighting the long-term health benefits of cycling. These measures are crucial for creating healthy, sustainable, and livable cities. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Conversation (Conversation Media Group Ltd)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
177643420