Congestion problems are different in every city, as are the solutions. Here are five cities with five different congestion innovations, each of which has been featured on This Big City in the last two years. Read more
Getting people out of their cars and onto bikes has been a tried and tested solution for congested cities all over the world. Governments try various schemes to get commuters on to bikes but what about the millions of tourists? Read more
It was recently announced that two-thirds of New Yorkers support bike lanes in their city. Cycling is now, undeniably, an integral part of life in the Big Apple. But how did this become so, and what can other cities learn from New York's transformation? Read more
Are London's Cycle Superhighways blue paint and not much else? This photo essay looks at London's newly opened Cycle Superhighway running from Aldgate to Bow, which shows that, despite some design innovations, blue paint sadly is the main feature. Read more
The bicycle has been through many design changes since its invention in the late 19th century. But more are coming. Here are five of the most interesting innovations presented at London's recent New Designers show, each hoping to change the experience of cycling. Read more
London is gearing up for its next Mayoral election and the city's cycling facilities will be an inevitable topic of debate. Taking advantage of this change, the London Cycling Campaign have selected four potential improvements to the city's cycling experience. Read more
Increased bicycle use has been credited with improving health and air quality, reducing congestion, and easing pressure on public transport. But is a bicycle network all you need to improve the social sustainability of cities? Read more
Last week saw 12 articles published exploring the role of the bicycle in cities, making it the busiest week ever in terms of posts published. In case you missed anything, here's a rundown of Bicycle Week on This Big City.
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