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Montpellier’s experiment with free public transport has been a success in its first few months, new figures show. Journeys by public transport have increased by more than 20 per cent since the French city made buses and trams free for all residents five months ago Officials say the number of people using public transport jumped by 23.7 per cent in the first three months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2019. Officials also say a particular increase in numbers has been seen “during traditionally off-peak hours” which it believes shows people are diversifying their use of public transport ...
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Berlin (dpa) — A curved frame and wide balloon tires — these are the most obvious features of cruiser bikes. This type was invented in the US and has been around for about a century, but it remains a niche product with some manufacturers. One innovation that might help sell more of them is electrification. The French brand Bocyclo (formerly United Cruiser) sells its cruiser bikes as e-bikes once they’re retrofitted by German electric motor specialist Pendix. We tested a model called the Beach Cruiser. Bocyclo managing director Denis Veyrenche thinks the bike will mainly be used in cities. Howe...
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Berlin (dpa) — A curved frame and wide balloon tires — these are the most obvious features of cruiser bikes. This type was invented in the US and has been around for about a century, but it remains a niche product with some manufacturers. One innovation that might help sell more of them is electrification. The French brand Bocyclo (formerly United Cruiser) sells its cruiser bikes as e-bikes once they’re retrofitted by German electric motor specialist Pendix. We tested a model called the Beach Cruiser. Bocyclo managing director Denis Veyrenche thinks the bike will mainly be used in cities. Howe...
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Would you rather ditch the hire car to explore on your own two feet while on holiday? European cities are some of the most walkable in the world. New research has revealed that the nine out of 10 best walkable cities are in Europe, with the list topped by Munich, followed closely by Milan, Warsaw and Helsinki. The report by price comparison website Compare the Market Australia analysed walking distances, safety scores, public transport costs, as well as other factors to identify the best cities to get around without a car. Outside of Europe, only Tokyo made its way onto the top 10 list, coming...
Euronews (English)
More people now travel by bike than by car in the centre of Paris, according to a new report. The study by urban planning agency Institut Paris Region (IPR) found that Parisians use bicycles for 11.2 per cent of their trips inside the city centre whereas people use cars for just 4.3 per cent of journeys. It is a market increase from 2010 when IPR found that cycling accounted for just 3 per cent of trips in Paris. Walking was the most popular form of transport in the city centre, wracking up 53.3 per cent of all journeys. This was followed by public transport at 30 per cent. France set to launc...
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Drivers in the UK are being urged to place small “think bike” stickers on their wing mirrors to remind them to look out for those on two wheels. The UK's AA motoring club said fatality statistics show its campaign to get people to look out for cyclists, which was launched in 2014, is “as relevant today as it was 10 years ago”. Latest Department for Transport figures show 91 cyclists and 350 motorcyclists were killed on Britain’s roads in 2022. A survey of 12,700 AA members indicated that 89% agree with the statement “it’s sometimes hard to see cyclists.” A 2019 study of a thousand German cycli...
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Drivers in the UK are being urged to place small “think bike” stickers on their wing mirrors to remind them to look out for those on two wheels. The UK's AA motoring club said fatality statistics show its campaign to get people to look out for cyclists, which was launched in 2014, is “as relevant today as it was 10 years ago”. Latest Department for Transport figures show 91 cyclists and 350 motorcyclists were killed on Britain’s roads in 2022. A survey of 12,700 AA members indicated that 89% agree with the statement “it’s sometimes hard to see cyclists.” A 2019 study of a thousand German cycli...
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An alliance of several transport associations has called on the German government to provide greater support for cycling and sustainable mobility. In a paper published in Berlin on Monday the associations representing car-sharing schemes, cyclists and public transport companies say Germany needs "equal conditions on the roads for all modes of transport. This requires, among other things, €1 billion [$1.08 billion] per year for attractive and safe cycling infrastructure." The alliance is calling for a mobility guarantee involving "defined minimum standards throughout the country and a legal ent...
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An alliance of several transport associations has called on the German government to provide greater support for cycling and sustainable mobility. In a paper published in Berlin on Monday the associations representing car-sharing schemes, cyclists and public transport companies say Germany needs "equal conditions on the roads for all modes of transport. This requires, among other things, €1 billion [$1.08 billion] per year for attractive and safe cycling infrastructure." The alliance is calling for a mobility guarantee involving "defined minimum standards throughout the country and a legal ent...
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An alliance of several transport associations has called on the German government to provide greater support for cycling and sustainable mobility. In a paper published in Berlin on Monday the associations representing car-sharing schemes, cyclists and public transport companies say Germany needs "equal conditions on the roads for all modes of transport. This requires, among other things, €1 billion [$1.08 billion] per year for attractive and safe cycling infrastructure." The alliance is calling for a mobility guarantee involving "defined minimum standards throughout the country and a legal ent...
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