Bike lanes benefit drivers, pedestrians, business owners - and of course cyclists, says research | Momentum Mag

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If you’ve spent any time riding a bike in a city, you’ve probably heard the complaint: bike lanes are bad for drivers. They take away space, slow traffic, and make commuting harder—at least that’s the common refrain. But the research tells a very different story. Study after study has found that when cities invest in […]

Written by: Ron Johnson
If you’ve spent any time riding a bike in a city, you’ve probably heard the complaint: bike lanes are bad for drivers. They take away space, slow traffic, and make commuting harder—at least that’s the common refrain.

But the research tells a very different story. Study after study has found that when cities invest in safer infrastructure for walking and cycling, the benefits extend well beyond people on bikes. In many cases, drivers see smoother traffic flow, safer streets, and even shorter travel times.

Here are seven reasons bike lanes and walkable streets can make life better behind the wheel.

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Bike lanes benefit drivers, pedestrians, business owners - and of course cyclists, says research | Momentum Mag