Biking in Big Cities

BIKING IN BIG CITIES

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EFZG; 2013/2014BE 1 BIKING IN BIG CITIES

Presentation outlineMAIN POINTSBiking in cities and its pros & consAmsterdamZagreb

IDEA Biking is a healthy activity and cities should invest more funds in itPros & consPROS Its helathyNo pollutionRecrationCheaperNo traffic jams

CONS

InfrastructureWeather conditionsTime of travelInjuriesIntolerance of drivers

Amsterdambike-friendly city400 kmBicycles > peopleCops on bikesTourist tours on bikes

ZagrebDeveloping biking city200 kmTourist tours on bikes

Narrow pathsPaths to close to parking spots/entrances to buildingsIntollerance of citizens

Amsterdam vs. ZagrebBIKE-PATHS400 km200 kmPRICES8 From 10 SYSTEMDevelopeddevelopingNUMBER OF BIKES880 000320 000INVESTED FUNDS160 millions USD67 thousand USD

Tips for safe biking Stay in your laneFollow the rules of the roadGive a signLight at nightKeep an eye on other trafficWatch out for tram railsLock it rightMake room for fellow cyclistsDont imitate the Dutch

Conclusion Biking is healthy and infrastructure (esp. In Zagreb) needs to be improved!

GoodbyeThank you

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