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#cyclingInfrastructure

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JdeB

812 #ClimateSolutions #Cities #Cycling #CarmelUS

Americans always react denying the possibility of #CyclingInfrastructure in the US.
Blaming everything but themselves.
Not being able to see it.
Given an opportunity they see short term profit for the already wealthy instead of long term welfare and health for every one.
This was done by a Republican Mayor and everybody is happy.

"Cycling in Carmel, Indiana from a Dutch perspective" [4:44 min]
by BicycleDutch

youtube.com/watch?v=Dh5gY_4SXU

Quote by BD:
"May 1, 2024
[Ep. 1025] The city of Carmel, Indiana, is exceptionally people- and cycling-friendly, defying stereotypes for a Midwestern conservative-led small city. Even though it is also still quite car centric, its streetscapes do demonstrate that building livable cities can transcend political divides.
But how does Carmel fare in my Dutch eyes? I travelled from the Netherlands to Indiana to experience cycling in Carmel firsthand."

#TakeCareForLife #TakeCareForEarth
#StopBurningThings #StopEcoside
#StopThePlunder #StopRapingNature
#ClimateBreakDown

YouTubeCycling in Carmel, Indiana from a Dutch perspectiveBy BicycleDutch
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Khurram Wadee ✅

For years and years, I thought #cycling was too dangerous a method of transport that it put me off buying a #bike. However, I’m going to share a few details around the city which, in various measures, make #biking safer, easier, more pleasurable, and more fun. We still have a long way to go to get to the levels of #CyclingInfrastructure of the #Netherlands or #Denmark but the #CityCouncil is trying do the right thing.

#UK#Bicycle#Infrastructure
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David Hembrow

Also on today's route, a bicycle tunnel closed for resurfacing. While this is happening, cyclists have to use the road bridge for cars which is parallel to the cycle-path. In order to make the route convenient and safe for cycling, this section of road has been completely closed to cars for the duration of the works. Drivers must take a 9 km detour so that we can use this 1 km section of road in complete safety.

There are more examples of road works made safe for cycling on my blog:
aviewfromthecyclepath.com/sear
#cycling #cyclinginfrastructure #netherlands #biketooter #bicycles #roadworks

This bicycle tunnel under a motorway was closed for resurfacing so I had to take another route
The other route is the road which goes over a bridge next to the bicycle tunnel. To prevent cyclists from being in danger, this section of road has been closed to cars. Drivers are being sent on a 9 km detour so that cyclists can use this 1 km stretch of road without danger.
This road is safe for everyone
Coming towards the end of the closed section. We turn right as we enter the city at the sign below.
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David Hembrow

And the last photos for today are these from Sunday's recreational ride.
While riding between a smallish town and a village we came across a road and cycle-path closure, but as usual (in the Netherlands) the experience for cyclists was still top-notch.
This has to be the case.
If cyclists give up cycling due to bad experiences when infrastructure disappears temporarily they may never return to regular cycling.
You'll find lots more examples of how to make sure that road works don't stop people from cycling on my blog here:
aviewfromthecyclepath.com/sear
#cycling #biketooter #roadworks #cyclinginfrastructure #cyclepath #netherlands #regel17 #velomobile

Leaving the cycle-path and joining the temporary cycle-path
Temporary asphalt surface taking us towards where the road was before
Crossing the road, which is also closed
Riding on a temporary asphalt cycle-path next to a temporary road. We're separated by large concrete blocks so that cycling remains safe as well as convenient even when the road and cycle-path have both been closed
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David Hembrow

And then I took some parcels to the post office. This photo shows a bus-stop bypass. Note that the cycle-path is completely straight and wide enough for cyclists to pass each other, while also being very well separated from the road.

There are more good examples of bus-stop bypasses at this link to my blog:
aviewfromthecyclepath.com/sear
#cyclepath #cyclinginfrastructure #netherlands #dutchbikebits #biketooter #cycling

Bicycle carrying parcels parked next to a bus stop in a Dutch city. We're well separated from the road, and the cycle-path is nice and straight behind the bus-stop. No need to make cycling inconvenient for public transport !
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David Hembrow

Another parcel run today, during a period in the afternoon when the rain stopped.

Today's photo shows an example of how cycle-paths enable all kinds of people to travel safely.

Cycle-paths are probably the most inclusive infrastructure that exists. They're not just for conventional bicycles, and they're certainly not just used by super fit individuals.

Cycle-paths enable many people who can't walk very far to travel independently. They also enable many who can't use cars due to illness, disability, or budget, and also due to age (both young and old) to go wherever they want, whenever they want without having to wait for or pay for public transport. They even work for people who live no-where near public transport routes.

Direct routes from A to B, protected from the danger of motor vehicles, makes "cycling" highly attractive, whatever type of vehicle is actually used.
aviewfromthecyclepath.com/sear
#dutchbikebits #bikeTrailer #BikeTooter #bicycle #netherlands #cycling #cyclepath #cyclinginfrastructure

Bicycle pulling a trailer filled with parcels of bicycle components that I'm taking to the post office. It's parked on a 3.8 m wide red asphalt cycle-path in Assen, Netherlands. The stationery bicycle has just been overtaken by a person using an electric mobility device. You can also see a couple of other bicycles at greater distance in the background. Next to the cycle-path there's a walking path. On the other side of the cycle-path separated by about 10 m of grass is the road. The separation is part of what makes cycling so pleasant in this city.
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Luccus

The bicycle is a 19th century invention, but still remains one of the best solutions for fast, personal, inner-city transportation.

Yet only now, there is finally a mainstream push for more bicycle infrastructure in the western world, even though it's requirements are vastly cheaper and simpler than for other modes of transportation.

How's that?

#Cycling#CyclingInfrastructure#Bicycle
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CodexNotFound

It's #introduction time!
During the day I'm a software/game #programmer
I'm interested in anti #carDependency, #publicTransit and #cyclingInfrastructure

Another of my interests is #politics. I always try to understand opposing sides before taking a position and am always open for my opinion to be changed with good arguments.

I'm also an admin for the #Minecraft server Zedcraft, which is #Zedaph's Patreon server.

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