Study shows bicycle-friendly cities are safer for all road users even drivers | Momentum Mag

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There are many reasons why safe cycling infrastructure in urban areas is a good thing. It's good for the local economy, our environment, health, and, of course, it keeps those on the bicycles safe. Turns out, that's not the end of it. Cities with vibrant biking scenes often boast safer streets for everyone. According to Nicholas N. Ferenchak and Wesley E. Marshall, authors of a groundbreaking study, this connection is no fluke.

"Cities with high levels of bicycling tend to be some of the safest cities for all road users," Marshall wrote. . . .

"Cities with high bicycling rates tend to be safer for both bicyclists and all road users," Ferenchak explained. They find that denser urban environments, where streets are bustling and compact, are safer. "More compact cities were significantly associated with better road safety outcomes."

The study noted that pedestrian fatalities in paired comparison cities (the non-cycling cities) were 193.8% higher than in high-bicycling cities,

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Study shows bicycle-friendly cities are safer for all road users even drivers | Momentum Mag