Facts and figures
Return of investment: Based on a case study for Denmark, society gains DKK 4.79 (USD 0.73) for every kilometre cycled while it costs DKK 5.29 (USD 0.81) for every kilometre driving with a car. (Read more: Cycling Embassy of Denmark)
Contribution of cycling to transport decarbonisation: Cycling is ten times more important than electric cars to achieve net-zero urban transport. People who cycle on a daily basis emit 84% less carbon emissions from their daily travel than those who don’t. (Read more: The Conversation)
Spending on roads vs. on public transport: The US follows a 80-20 split (80% on highways and 20% on public transport) as their general approach on transport funding. This outdated approach makes it impossible for states and local governments to deliver high-quality public transport. (Read more: T4America)
Job creation for sustainable mobility: Investments in walking and cycling infrastructure hold the highest potential to multiply employment opportunities. An investment of USD 1 million in pedestrian and bike infrastructure creates 8 to 22 jobs. In comparison, the same investment in conventional car manufacturing creates 6 to 9 jobs. (Read more: SLOCAT Transport and Climate Change Global Status Report)
Cycling infrastructure expansion: As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic many countries and cities decided to expand cycling infrastructure. In Europe, over 2,500 kilometres of cycling lanes will be added (Read more: ECF). In the Philippines, nearly 500 kilometres of bike lanes in three metropolitan areas. (Read more: BusinessWorld)