Speaking of cycling, another major European city has made a huge commitment to improving its bicycle infrastructure. London Mayor Ken Livingstone, famous for implementing congestion pricing, announced yesterday a £500 million ($1 billion US) investment package that aims to make the city a global leader in cycling. The plan includes:
- Velib-style bike-sharing program with 6,000 bikes for rent at stations approximately 300 meters apart
- New cycle paths
- Exclusive cycle zones
- Much greater bike parking capacity
Streetsblog has an excellent breakdown of the London cycling program.
I wonder how much longer Miami will view these ambitious bike plans as “unproven” or “a waste of time and money”?
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