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http://www.howwedrive.com/2009/06/08...-more-numbers/ Yet more proof that the best way to make cycling safer is more cyclists. There are going to be some compounding factors as nothing in traffic changes in isolation, but still looks like a good set of numbers. Zebee ========= On heels of some recent findings in NYC that the cycle fatality rate has declined, I came across this report from CTC with a few other interesting stats: 1. London has seen a 91% increase in cycling since 2000 and a 33% fall in cycle casualties since 1994-98. This means that cycling in the city is 2.9 times safer than it was previously. 2. The Netherlands has witnessed a 45% increase in cycling from 1980-2005 and a 58% decrease in cyclist fatalities. 3. Copenhagen, 1995-2006: 44% increase in cycling, 60% decrease in KSIs, with cycle to work modal share rising from 31% to 36%.5. ======== |
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"Zebee Johnstone" wrote in message ... http://www.howwedrive.com/2009/06/08...-more-numbers/ Yet more proof that the best way to make cycling safer is more cyclists. There are going to be some compounding factors as nothing in traffic changes in isolation, but still looks like a good set of numbers. Zebee ========= On heels of some recent findings in NYC that the cycle fatality rate has declined, I came across this report from CTC with a few other interesting stats: 1. London has seen a 91% increase in cycling since 2000 and a 33% fall in cycle casualties since 1994-98. This means that cycling in the city is 2.9 times safer than it was previously. 2. The Netherlands has witnessed a 45% increase in cycling from 1980-2005 and a 58% decrease in cyclist fatalities. 3. Copenhagen, 1995-2006: 44% increase in cycling, 60% decrease in KSIs, with cycle to work modal share rising from 31% to 36%.5. ======== One might speculate that with more cyclists on the road, motorists finally realise the cycling is legitimate road use and they must be more aware of other road users. There is no comment in the article on the link that the police and the courts are dealing enforcing roads being there for all users. Other speculations are possible. John Dwyer. |
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