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Cyclists prowl the streets of London knowing that they cause problems to other motorists since a cycle is the least protected on the roads. No helmets, no florescent clothing, this is what makes cyclists not welcome in this city. According to the Department of Transport 24 out of 112 road accidents in 2008 were cyclists. This just shows the threat that cyclists can pose to other motorists in central London. The deaths of cyclists increases each year, this shows how vital it is to put all cyclists in Room 101.

Beyond the road reconstruction, in 2012, out of all traffic death, pedestrians accounted for 16.16% which is the 5th highest in the nation and 3rd highest in the child pedestrian fatality rate.3 This indicates that the state and city developers need to take in account more pedestrian and cycling safety measures in their city planning and

However through urban planning and development, solutions can be discovered and put into action to allow easier flow into urbanism. Transportation issues for example can be resolved by planning for the future of Los Angeles and by investing in the public transportation system. An example of this would be investing in bike paths, lanes, and routes so that people with low income, such as Hispanic immigrants, can travel to their locations in an easier manner through biking. An investment “to fill in gaps and complete the citywide bike plan” for this method of transportation “calls for nearly 1,700 miles of new and upgraded paths and lanes before 2035,” which can seem difficult but possible (Laura J. Nelson). Biking as a new main method of transportation “can help reduce crashes of all types and assist in reaching an ambitious new city goal of eliminating traffic deaths by 2025” (Laura J. Nelson). A solution to gentrification through urban planning is to instead focus on a new method of development called Asset Based Community Development. Through this different urban revitalization process, an inside out approach is taken where development occurs by focusing on the communities’ assets and building upon them, unlike gentrification. When the community is dedicated and determined to rebuild their torn down neighborhoods, it is possible to bring new life to the neighborhood by focusing on assets such

It is never easy to do good for the society. It comes with many complications. Money, effort, oppositions. It is never easy and especially to do it in New york city, the centre of all economic opportunities, just makes it even more difficult. It all started in 2006, under the leadership of former mayor, Michael Bloomberg, when “the city planning department conducted a survey of city bicycle commuters and recreational cyclists in 2006”( Lyon 4) to see the feasibility of NYC city bike share program. The main intention or rather the main motive for introducing a bike share program was to “maximise efficiency of existing mass

Are the streets and roads conducive to good transportation and bicycle use and also 
to community life?

“By removing a lane of traffic, we create a traffic calming and pedestrian friendly downtown,” says Dave Lustberg, CEO of Arterial, LLC., the company engaged by Millburn to design the Complete Streets project. Lustberg acknowledges there will be an initial period of 'strife' as drivers grow accustomed to the new layout, but stresses that studies show that even reducing vehicle speed 5mph from 30 to 25 reduces the chances of fatality in vehicle vs. pedestrian accidents by 35%.

New York City is one of the most populous states in the United States. According to a 2014 census, there is currently over 8 million people living in the state (New York City Department of City Planning). With such large a population, it would be comprehensible to assume the streets would be very busy and lack of attention could cause accidents. In 2012, the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting system, reported that there were over 4 thousands accidents that involved pedestrians (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).

With the constrained scenario, traffic flow has improved, commute time has decreased, workers are getting to their places of business faster, and the businesses themselves are finding that they can transport their goods in a more timely fashion. The measures that were employed consist of adding directional bike lanes to the bridge, restriping the bridge combined with timed directional transition of the middle 5th lane, additional bus routes, and converting old buildings into domiciles. Although these measures have helped to improve traffic flow in the region, capital will have to be spent at a future date in order to add additional

In a survey of Houstonians, over 82% of those surveyed says that they would rather travel on a four lane street compared to a two lane street because they feel that it is faster (Vu). With more lanes on Old Foltin Road and Essie Road, drivers will have more opportunity to switch lanes if the lane that they are currently on is slow or an accident has occurred on the lane. This will reduce the time spent in traffic. By reducing the time spent in traffic, one is able to help reduce the congestion by being one less car on the streets. Additionally, on a multiple lane street, there is typically a fast lane (“When”). The fast lane, usually the farthest left lane, is designed for drivers who tend to drive faster than others around them. The fast lane enables traffic to flow smoother which in turn will deduce the amount of congestion. “The left lane is saved for those currently passing. It is a very simple, yet effective rule that helps drivers stay safe and minimizes traffic congestion” (“When”). With the reduction of traffic congestion due to the fast lanes, drivers are able to have more time on their hands to spend with their families. By using more lanes, Old Foltin Road and Essie Road will be able to reduce the disruption of vehicles entering and exiting Our Lady of

The problem in Chelsea is the residents that live on Highway thirty-two are forced to take a long unnecessary drive to get to

I believe that, it should be considered carefully, so that tax payers’ dollars aren’t wasted. Also, the disruption of the beauty of the downtown area would be avoided. I do believe that serious thought should be given to the implementation of the LRT route. All of the pros and cons of the LRT should be discussed and they should examine if it’s beneficial to build or not to build.

One thing I see that my community lacks is the disrespect of driver to a bike lane and the way they consider it as part of the street and when you are there they honk their horn on you telling you to get off the road when they are actually who are doing the wrong thing. They use their power against you because they got a life taker car and we got a small little bike that is power by your feet. It had happened to me a lot where I am one the bike lane cars just honk and then goes over the bike lane which is really unfair.

After the restaurant we went to the bike lane. There was a bike lane on each side of the road and had a picture of a bike to show that it was the bike lane. We did not see any bicyclists while we were there, but we weren’t there very long. Throughout our adventure I saw multiple bike lanes throughout the city and bike racks. Even on some of the buses there were bike racks on the front of buses for people.

The bike lane is marked by green paint and is about 10 feet in width. Reflective Safe-Hit posts divide the bike lane from the vehicular lane. Supposedly the posts can withstand vehicular collisions and also soften the impact of bikers in the event of an accident. Interestingly, the middle lane is a parking lane, allowing cars to be parked on the left of the bike lane, providing an additional layer of barrier between bikers and cars. The bike lane is well used; I counted at least 7 bikers in the span of my observation period. On Channing Way, the bike lane is different. The bike lanes are situated on the left of street parking, with no division in between. This is a hazard to bikers because negligent drivers will not check their blind spots before opening their doors. There are also multiple paratransit and Bear Transit bus stops on Channing Way, where temporary stops will impede the bike traffic, forcing bikers to navigate around the busses. There is no perfect solution; It is impractical to establish protected bike lane everywhere. The protected bike lane is only 3 blocks in length on Fulton. Channing’s bike lane spans all the way to the

Today’s society is more concerned about healthy lifestyles than ever before. This means more and more people are taking to their bikes to get around. But, the existence of bikes with cars is a dangerous combination. With the heavy volume of traffic around town, it is easy to see how a cyclist can be in an accident and seriously injured. If this happens, it is critical that the cyclist knows his or her rights, and fights for a full recovery for their injuries.