In order to promote sustainable transport, 11 actions related to bike lanes have taken place in Barcelona this summer. Yet, there are still 21 remaining actions until the end of 2017. These movements are not only related to the growth of the bike lanes network in the...
Stamina is a word that gets used a lot in the world of health and fitness, but what does it really mean? In it’s simplest form, stamina refers to a person’s enduring strength and energy, translating into for how long and how well they are able to complete different...
Now that cities are much more aware of the fact that we need to change our transportation habits to a more sustainable ones, they are investing time and money in creating better infrastructure for this kind of transportation; shared roads such as segregated bike...
Nowadays, pollution is one of the great challenges cities must combat, even more knowing that by 2050 it is estimated that 70% of the world's population will live in urban areas. That is why cities like Barcelona, Los Angeles, Santiago de Chile, etc. are changing both...
We all may know what a protected bike lane is: “are lanes that use physical dividers to separate bike lanes from both cars and sidewalks. They make it pleasant for anyone to bike, just as sidewalks make it pleasant for anyone to walk.” (peopleforbikes.com) Very likely...
A good city has to have a reliable transport system. With growing population and increasing consumer requirements, it is important that city authorities get their act together and devise plans that smartly tackle such demands. In other words, designing transport...
Cycling has grown to be more than just a hobby or a way of trimming down our waistlines. Nowadays, there are more bikes on the road than there are in the garages. The road sign of a disciplined biker and a keen motorist is becoming more and more noticeable and...
Commuting to work by bicycle offers many benefits: it’s eco-friendly, saves a considerable amount of money, and is a healthy way of exercising. There has been a considerable increase in the number of people commuting to work by bike in recent years, but the practice...
A bike lane is a segment of the road that is marked by signs and stripes for the favourable or exclusive use by cyclists. Bike lanes help bicyclists to ride at their desired speed without intrusion from other road users while facilitating predictability of movement...
Bicycle associations around the world are only too ready to brag about the benefits and enjoyment that cycling can deliver. So what exactly makes cycling worth your while? It's simply the number of positive benefits it can bring you. It's good for the environment with...