GEOG 1200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Limit Set, Judge Dredd, Walkability
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congestion fee for using local roads during peak hours. London: 20% increase in cycling reduces pollution by 12% More than 27% of trips revolve around the bike. More than 83% of trips revolve around the car. Seattle, wa: 10 year m bike path investment. D. c. , san francisco, & nyc = 5% of commutes. How: reduce city block size, block size vs. fatalities, one way streets, widen sidewalks, new orleans = 7ft, eliminate curb side parking, business effects, vegetation, oxygen i. Trees provide more oxygen: absorb runoff, lower urban temperature i. Cars at lower speeds should reduce accidents. Areas that people can go to get fresh air, areas that cannot be developed. Chicago has one of the largest green zones in the u. s. Viewed as one of the most eco-friendly cities in the united states. As people cycle and work out, it generates energy for the city. Inside, speed limit is 10 km per hour.
