“if you feel the need to advertise reflective clothing for pedestrians and cyclists, you are advertising your complete ineptitude about building safe and liveable cities. You are shouting to the world that you believe cars are king and everyone else is at their mercy.” (Mikael Colville-Andersen)
•Corner refuge islands: protected curb extensions for bicycles
•Forward stop bars: waiting areas for cyclists in front of car traffic
•Setback bike crossing: a buffer zone between bikes and car traffic
•Bike-friendly signal phasing: special lights to indicate when bikes should cross
Banning or limiting car traffic in large cities has several advantages: it improves air quality, quality of life, well-being and also the city’s image.
To be successful, this kind of measure must be accompanied by ambitious plans to develop alternative means of mobility — public transport, cycle paths, shared mobility, pedestrianisation, electric cars, etc.
A more liveable city is a great place to live. It is more resilient as well, with competitive social, economic and environmental advantages. Using our definition, a liveable city is also a healthy city, promoting health, well-being and equity.
Could even say :
Today is the “International Day of Human Rights”
