I think the way to provide safe cycling is not to slow the traffic down, but to separate cyclists and cars.
I looked for stats. Death rates in NYC and London are similar, but I couldn't find much comparable data on the number of cyclists or usage.
> They also block wind meaning we don't get driving rain along straight avenues.
That's a fair point, but presumably having well-designed streets still allows for this, e.g. by staggering roads?
I agree that electric vehicles will greatly reduce pollution, you'll still be walking through dense standing traffic in many areas.
I think the way to provide safe cycling is not to slow the traffic down, but to separate cyclists and cars.
I looked for stats. Death rates in NYC and London are similar, but I couldn't find much comparable data on the number of cyclists or usage.
> They also block wind meaning we don't get driving rain along straight avenues.
That's a fair point, but presumably having well-designed streets still allows for this, e.g. by staggering roads?
I agree that electric vehicles will greatly reduce pollution, you'll still be walking through dense standing traffic in many areas.