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Some examples could be:
  • Engineering

  • --- Segregated Cycle Facilities , including designated bicycle lanes, Sidepath s, and Rail Trail s

  • --- improved passing facilities, such as Wide Outside Lane s (to reduce social friction between Cyclist s and Motorists )

  • --- Bike Racks on Transit vehicles (which allow for longer-distance trips)

  • --- Bike Lockers or other accommodations for secure bicycle storage at railroad stations, Airport s, public buildings and other important destinations

  • --- measures to reduce ground level Ozone , Smog and other forms of Air Pollution which clogs cyclists' and Pedestrian s' Lung s

  • --- opposition to certain forms of Traffic Calming and intersections, such as choke points and Roundabout s (rotaries). These road features may be dangerous to cyclists.

  • Education

  • --- educate everyone about the rules of the road (including children via ''bicycle rodeos'')

  • --- improve public understanding of the best ways to cooperatively share the road

  • --- help employers understand the benefits of accommodating and encouraging cycling

  • Enforcement

  • --- equal enforcement of the basic rules of the road when cyclists are involved

  • --- effort to recover and return a stolen vehicle should not be reduced just because the vehicle is human powered

  • Encouragement

  • --- Bike Sharing Programs such as ''White Bikes''1

  • --- public service announcements and advertising campaigns, including stickers placed in public vehicles such as Taxis in Toronto

  • --- active involvement of local parks and recreation departments in cycling events

  • --- development of ''Bicycle Commuter Mentor Programs''


The League Of American Bicyclists has formally recognized some USA cities as Bicycle-friendly Communities for "providing safe accommodation and facilities for bicyclists and encouraging residents to bike for transportation and recreation."


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