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David Martin
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Mr R@t (2.30zi) wrote:
> In Suffolk, 50% more people now cycle to work compared to five years ago,
> according to new research. The figure now stands at 23,000 compared to
> 15,532 in 2001.
> Since 2001, the council has invested £4million on new facilities including
> cycle lanes, tracks and road crossings. This has resulted in 27 miles worth
> of new tracks.
So the cyclists must be using existing capacity. A quick calculation
makes that a new cyclist for every 6 yards of new bike path. That
really would be very crowded if it is bike paths that make the
difference.
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> In Suffolk, 50% more people now cycle to work compared to five years ago,
> according to new research. The figure now stands at 23,000 compared to
> 15,532 in 2001.
> Since 2001, the council has invested £4million on new facilities including
> cycle lanes, tracks and road crossings. This has resulted in 27 miles worth
> of new tracks.
So the cyclists must be using existing capacity. A quick calculation
makes that a new cyclist for every 6 yards of new bike path. That
really would be very crowded if it is bike paths that make the
difference.
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