Analyse The Benefits Of Cycling To A Community

Five studies (from Denmark, England, the Netherlands, and the United States) reported increases in cycling after the implementation of fairly substantial infrastructure improvements such as building cycle parking, extending networks of on- and off-road cycle routes, or modifying junctions to create advance stop lanes for cyclists, has great benefits to communities. (PMC, 2014). As stated in the Healthy By Design Built Environment Assessment Matrix, walking and cycling routes aim “to provide an accessible integrated network of walking and cycling routes for safe and convenient travel to local destinations and points of interest”. Recommendations to provide footpaths, on both sides of all streets, and the promotion of shared paths, will further create an active community, and promote physical activity. Regional cycle network plan for south east QLD providing a

A path should be 1 to 2 metres wide to make it fit the space more comfortably for both walkers and bikers, according to Joel M Lerner (Community Designer) (Washington Post , 2007). Instalments of light posts. Lighting posts and lamps should be scattered throughout open spaces such as parks, because it promotes and allows physical activity during any hour of the day. And a bike parking facility. Bike parks are a must because it allows bikers to feel safe and welcome to participate at physical activities without having to carry their bike everywhere they go. Other policy areas that could promote physical activity better would be supporting on-road cyclists, by creating a bike lane for cyclists with traffic speeds over 50km/hr, providing safe and visible stops, applying lights around stop signs ensures safety and ease for community members. And providing more facilities for comfort would also promote better physical activity, by supplying chairs for comfort, more shelter for sun safety and protection from rain and