This actually isn’t surprising at all, but it still needs to said over & over — the biggest barrier to more urban biking in cities is the fear of cars.

“A study confirms that if we are serious about getting people on bikes, they need a safe place to ride.”

Via @lloydalter #TreeHugger #bikes #cities #urbanism #cars #BikeLanes
https://www.treehugger.com/fear-of-cars-biggest-biking-barrier-study-6979522

Biggest Barrier to Biking Is a Fear of Cars

If we are serious about getting people on bikes, they need a safe place to ride.

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@BrentToderian @lloydalter "Safe Place to Ride" should be chanted on every occasion and everywhere. Safety is still a huge problem. In some areas of my city where cyclists have been killed in traffic accidents, white bikes have been painted as a symbol. #poland #bike #cities #urbanism