Sunday, November 16, 2008

Cycling reduces road congestion

Along with other forms of public transport, the bicycle represents the way to reduce road congestion!

Persons per hour that one metre width road/track/pavement can carry:

Auto in mixed traffic - 170
Bicycle - 1,500
Bus in mixed traffic - 2,700
Pedestrian - 3,600
Suburban railway - 4,000

Source: World Watch

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