Bikes beat cars on Edinburgh street during rush hour
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In Edinburgh, Scotland, cyclists outnumbered cars on Leith Walk during the 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. rush hour for the first time ever.
This change resulted from a combination of e-bike rental programs and the construction of segregated bike lanes. Since launching last September, Edinburgh’s e-bike rental program has facilitated 1.46 million trips. Across Scotland, bicycle journeys increased by 25% over the past year, reaching 67,000 trips during a 48-hour traffic survey in mid-May.
Glasgow also saw increases in bike traffic on routes like Clyde Street, Garscube Road, and Victoria Road, where cyclists accounted for 16% of all traffic. Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport Stephen Flynn stated that the increased bike usage demonstrates the effectiveness of the new infrastructure. Scottish authorities plan to invest an additional $280 million in infrastructure and mobility projects, building on the success of the recently completed bike lanes.
Health visitor Kirsty Milton-Moir reported that cycling with the new lanes saves her time and improves her work, allowing her to better serve families.
