4.5 Non-motorized transport
Cities are increasingly turning to the use of non-motorized transport because of the benefits it brings to the environmental and economic aspects. Today, for a variety of reasons (health, environmental, financial, and others) cycling is increasingly popular, and is the most outspread and effective form of non-motorized transportation. The bicycle originated in Europe in the 19th century as a mean of recreation and since then has spread worldwide. The concept has not changed, except that today's bicycles are much easier and safer to ride.
Despite personal preferences related to cars, bicycles are not only a feasible alternative to motor vehicles, but are already an essential component of the transportation system …show more content…
Cycling has become a common part of city traffic. Even at the begging there was a problem sharing traffic by cyclists, horse-drawn carts and pedestrians. Increasing levels of motorization and appearance of cars enhanced this problem. In most countries according to current traffic regulations the bicycle is considered a transport vehicle, and is therefore equal to other vehicles in traffic. This means that there are legislations on the required age of the driver, rules of movement on public roads and technical requirements. Compared with motorized vehicles, bicycles have many advantages, especially for commuting over short distances. They are a non-polluting mean of transportation that actually improves environmental quality by reducing air pollution, noise and congestion. They are much more convenient than public transport, because passengers do not have to wait, and can bypass traffic jams and save public money, and are very, very economical. Even the most expensive bicycles are much cheaper than cars. On average, a new …show more content…
Asia continues are the dominant market. Between 1997 and 2002 bicycles made 52% of traffic, taking precedence over all other vehicles, including cars and public transportation in Beijing. More than 15% of travelers in Japan used bicycles to travel to work or to commute to high-speed trains, with safe parking before boarding the trains that transport them daily. Many European cities are also bicycle dependant. For example, the Dutch government made a priority the safety of cyclists and implement a wide range of plans and measures to improve security. Today as many as 50% of all trips in the Dutch cities are done on bicycles. [Pinderhughes
Cities are increasingly turning to the use of non-motorized transport because of the benefits it brings to the environmental and economic aspects. Today, for a variety of reasons (health, environmental, financial, and others) cycling is increasingly popular, and is the most outspread and effective form of non-motorized transportation. The bicycle originated in Europe in the 19th century as a mean of recreation and since then has spread worldwide. The concept has not changed, except that today's bicycles are much easier and safer to ride.
Despite personal preferences related to cars, bicycles are not only a feasible alternative to motor vehicles, but are already an essential component of the transportation system …show more content…
Cycling has become a common part of city traffic. Even at the begging there was a problem sharing traffic by cyclists, horse-drawn carts and pedestrians. Increasing levels of motorization and appearance of cars enhanced this problem. In most countries according to current traffic regulations the bicycle is considered a transport vehicle, and is therefore equal to other vehicles in traffic. This means that there are legislations on the required age of the driver, rules of movement on public roads and technical requirements. Compared with motorized vehicles, bicycles have many advantages, especially for commuting over short distances. They are a non-polluting mean of transportation that actually improves environmental quality by reducing air pollution, noise and congestion. They are much more convenient than public transport, because passengers do not have to wait, and can bypass traffic jams and save public money, and are very, very economical. Even the most expensive bicycles are much cheaper than cars. On average, a new …show more content…
Asia continues are the dominant market. Between 1997 and 2002 bicycles made 52% of traffic, taking precedence over all other vehicles, including cars and public transportation in Beijing. More than 15% of travelers in Japan used bicycles to travel to work or to commute to high-speed trains, with safe parking before boarding the trains that transport them daily. Many European cities are also bicycle dependant. For example, the Dutch government made a priority the safety of cyclists and implement a wide range of plans and measures to improve security. Today as many as 50% of all trips in the Dutch cities are done on bicycles. [Pinderhughes