Main benefits of cycling:
• positive effect on air quality and noise• health improvement and protection
• a bicycle takes up a tenth of the parking space of a car
• the space taken in a traffic lane by a single car can accommodate six cycles
• space saving, freeing up more public space for pedestrians and other functions
• boosts the local economy and enhances heritage environments
• strengthens ties between people and generations.
In order to promote the adoption of cycling, there need to be more:
• cycle paths• cycle parking solutions: in public spaces, near shops, businesses and homes
• secure bike racks and racks