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France will spend €2 billion to double bike lanes, expand cycling
The French government announced a €2 billion plan to expand cycling infrastructure as part of a broader effort to encourage people to ditch their cars.
As pandemic wanes, bikeshare and e-scooter rides keep rising
The shared micromobility market has been resilient even as commuting patterns have shifted. But electric scooters have struggled — and costs are up for riders.
Pedal-powered compost pickup combats climate change with micromobility
Mike Harrison works as a “rot rider” for Down to Earth Composting in Reno. That means twice a week, he hitches a trailer to an e-bike and motors around town collecting compost.
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When public transit stumbles, bikesharing can step up
When transit systems stumble, municipal bikesharing services can keep commuters moving — if cities know how to plan properly.
Can car-crazy LA make room for 'bikepooling'?
A UCLA project that uses an app to organize group rides aims to promote car-free transportation for Los Angeles residents.
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This Dutch design swaps one car parking space for 10 bikes
A ‘fietsvlonder,’ or bicycle platform, lets a neighborhood trial the change from car parking to bike parking to get used to the switch—and see if there’s a demand—before it’s made permanent.
5 U.S. cities where bike commuting is booming
A new report from the League of American Bicyclists traces how long-term planning and infrastructure investments allowed some cities to grow their share of bicycle commuters.
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