The study, published by IUPUI universities in Indianapolis argues that for every dollar spent on bike-related infrastructure, City of Indianapolis receives anywhere from $6 to $24 in cost savings in the form of reductions to pollution and traffic congestion, as well as lowered health care costs from decreased traffic fatalities and increased exercise.The researchers used as their model and applied five theoretical interventions to its infrastructure to see how bikers and other commuters would be affected. They found that the larger the investment in bike infrastructure, the more people would be encouraged to commute by bike, and therefore the larger the return on investment would be. Do you believe it? Mayor Ballards Office tells us that one of the most effective ways to increase bike traffic is to build separate bike lanes along major roads. His study found that these lanes could increase bike commuting by 20 percent by 2040. Separated bike lanes alongside car traffic also decrease injuries by 50 percent, the study said. Do you believe it?
Posted on: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 02:00:08 +0000
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