Social Distancing in the Streets
July 22, 2020
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Speak Up About Cycling
The experiences and preferences of older bicyclists can inform transportation planners and engineers — and help keep cyclists, pedestrians and drivers safe. The results of the 50+ Cycling Survey will be revealed in an upcoming AARP Livable Communities article.
TAKE (AND/OR SHARE) THE SURVEY
Social Distancing in the Streets
Some communities have been closing roads to cars and trucks so people can bicycle and walk while staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Project plans (aka: "recipes") from
The Pop-Up Placemaking Tool Kit
provide step-by-step instructions for how to create temporary cycling lanes.
SEE SOLUTIONS AND GET THE GUIDE
Bike Lanes Are Just the Beginning
— Bicycle use is increasing as public transit ridership declines due to coronavirus anxieties. Transit experts agree that U.S. cities are "ill-equipped to handle this monumental surge in two-wheeled traffic."
Source:
Popular Science
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The Best Cities for Bikes
— PlacesForBikes is a data-driven approach to identifying the best U.S. cities and towns for bicycling. See this year’s scores.
Source:
PeopleForBikes
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Walk and Bike Places Remotely
— Walk/Bike/Places is the premier conference in North America for walking, bicycling and placemaking professionals. This year’s gathering will take place entirely online August 3 to 7. Registration is open.
Source:
Project for Public Spaces
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AARP.org/Coronavirus
for articles, tele-town halls and information about COVID-19 and older adults.
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