Vancouver hits 50% bike/ped/transit trips in just 4 years | Inverse

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“Walking and cycling can have a big influence on reducing car travel. But in order to be effective, measures such as improved transit and car-sharing options must be promoted,” says Bigazzi, adding that changing the behavior of citizens often comes down to disincentives and incentives for different modes of transport. Taxes and parking restrictions, for example, tend to put people off driving, while cheap, regular, and reliable public transit can motivate people to leave the car at home and jump on a bus or bike instead.

Back in 2012, the city of Vancouver set itself the goal of enabling 50 percent of all trips to be made by foot, bike, or public transport by 2020. The city achieved this goal within four years, a period which also saw record numbers of people making journeys on the transit network. This year, even more commuter journeys are expected, and the goal has shifted towards making two-thirds of all trips sustainable by 2040.

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Vancouver hits 50% bike/ped/transit trips in just 4 years | Inverse