A study shows protected bike lanes significantly increase commuter cycling—21–171% more trips in cities like Austin and DC—by making riders feel safer. Networks also cut CO₂ emissions (e.g., Bogotá saves 22,000 t/year) and reduce crashes up to 50%, proving their public benefit.
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Geschützte Radwege fördern Pendlerverkehr und reduzieren Emissionen

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Eine Studie zeigt, dass geschützte Radwege die Anzahl Radfahrende deutlich steigert – in Städten wie Austin und Washington D.C. um 21–171 % –, da sie den Radfahrenden Sicherheit vermitteln. Radwegenetze senken die CO₂-Emissionen einer Stadt und reduzieren die Zahl der Unfälle um bis zu 50 %.

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