We cannot achieve our climate goals with car electrification alone, we need compact, walkable, bikeable cities that reduce the total miles traveled in cars. In this op-ed, Institute for Transportation and Development Policy researcher Dana Yanocha explains how #SanFrancisco can become an e-bike capital! https://lnkd.in/gEk-SFai
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## From Streets to Sidewalks: How Smart Mobility Encourages Public Transit & Walkability 🚶♀️🌿 Ever feel like your city is designed for cars, not people? 🚗💨 I'm excited to see how smart mobility solutions are changing that! 💡 By integrating technology into our transportation systems, we can make public transit more efficient and accessible, and encourage walking and cycling as viable options. 🚲 Here's how: * **Real-time information:** Apps that provide accurate arrival times and route planning make public transit more reliable and less stressful. * **E-bikes and scooters:** These micro-mobility options offer a fun and convenient way to get around shorter distances, reducing car dependence. * **Pedestrian-friendly infrastructure:** Well-lit sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes make walking and cycling safer and more enjoyable. These changes not only improve our quality of life but also contribute to a healthier environment by reducing traffic congestion and carbon emissions. 🌎 What are your thoughts on smart mobility? Share your experiences or ideas in the comments below! 👇 #smartmobility #publictransit #walkability #sustainablecities #urbanplanning
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What Happens When a City Makes a Big Shift to #Micromobility? 🛴🚲🛵 The short answer: More green space 🌳, cleaner air 💨, money saving💰 and less congested roads 🛣️ McKinsey & Company took a hypothetical city of 1.1M people with a coverage of 370km² with private cars dominating the modal share covering 71% of total passenger km's travelled. #PublicTransport covers 17%, micromobility & walking 11% and shared transport (#ridehailing, #carshare etc.) covering 2%. The analysis then explored a modal shift of 22.5% now using some sort of micromobility rather than private car usage resulting in the following impacts: 💨 CO₂ Emissions would fall by 500 tons per year - the equivalent to the annual emmissions of 71,000 European 🚶🏼 🌳 1.4km² of space could be reclaimed as green space in place of parking - the size of 200 football fields ⚽️ ♻️ 8M tons of waste reduction and 40B litres of water waste 💧 annually due to car manufacturing reduction. The equivalent generation to 15M Europeans and 720k households respectively 📈 25 hours time return per driver and a €83M increase in GDP from productivity increases. Time really is money ⌛️ 💰€1.3k of savings per car driver per year When you consider that a city like New York 🇺🇸 or London 🇬🇧 would reap 9x these benefits and a city like Paris 3x, the impact is substantial and would put cities and countries a good way towards their net-zero targets. Whilst the scenario may be implausible using examples like Paris and the Netherlands show the reality that changes to regulation to promote micromobility and discourage private car usage could achieve! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBYM4r46
The micromobility city: Measuring the impact of greater bicycle use
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This post by Tom Nutley is a great example of the potential bikes have in cities. Whilst not directly related to the post, the question I hear all the time is ‘do cargo bikes actually work for business?’ The answer, whilst not so simple, is yes. Let me explain… Whilst many of us know that cargo bikes are an incredible mode of transporting small to medium sized goods around cities without: the pollution💨, high cost💷 or congestion🚦that cars and vans face - There are still many foundational elements which have not been developed that would allow businesses to transition to cargo bikes without so much guesswork on the ‘how’. Clovertronix is focusing on the how: - How fleet users are guided into choosing the right vehicle for their operations.🤔 - How riders are trained to enhance road safety & riding efficiency 🦺🔋 - How vehicles are maintained in order to maximise downtime and efficiency🛠️ All of this and more, in order to make the switch to LEVs not only accessible, but also affordable. Do you think cargo bikes are a viable alternative to vans? 🍀
What Happens When a City Makes a Big Shift to #Micromobility? 🛴🚲🛵 The short answer: More green space 🌳, cleaner air 💨, money saving💰 and less congested roads 🛣️ McKinsey & Company took a hypothetical city of 1.1M people with a coverage of 370km² with private cars dominating the modal share covering 71% of total passenger km's travelled. #PublicTransport covers 17%, micromobility & walking 11% and shared transport (#ridehailing, #carshare etc.) covering 2%. The analysis then explored a modal shift of 22.5% now using some sort of micromobility rather than private car usage resulting in the following impacts: 💨 CO₂ Emissions would fall by 500 tons per year - the equivalent to the annual emmissions of 71,000 European 🚶🏼 🌳 1.4km² of space could be reclaimed as green space in place of parking - the size of 200 football fields ⚽️ ♻️ 8M tons of waste reduction and 40B litres of water waste 💧 annually due to car manufacturing reduction. The equivalent generation to 15M Europeans and 720k households respectively 📈 25 hours time return per driver and a €83M increase in GDP from productivity increases. Time really is money ⌛️ 💰€1.3k of savings per car driver per year When you consider that a city like New York 🇺🇸 or London 🇬🇧 would reap 9x these benefits and a city like Paris 3x, the impact is substantial and would put cities and countries a good way towards their net-zero targets. Whilst the scenario may be implausible using examples like Paris and the Netherlands show the reality that changes to regulation to promote micromobility and discourage private car usage could achieve! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBYM4r46
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What Happens When a City Makes a Big Shift to hashtag #Micromobility? 🛴🚲🛵 The short answer: More green space 🌳, cleaner air 💨, money saving💰 and less congested roads 🛣️ McKinsey & Company took a hypothetical city of 1.1M people with a coverage of 370km² with private cars dominating the modal share covering 71% of total passenger km's travelled. hashtag #PublicTransport covers 17%, micromobility & walking 11% and shared transport (hashtag #ridehailing, hashtag #carshare etc.) covering 2%. The analysis then explored a modal shift of 22.5% now using some sort of micromobility rather than private car usage resulting in the following impacts: 💨 CO₂ Emissions would fall by 500 tons per year - the equivalent to the annual emmissions of 71,000 European 🚶🏼 🌳 1.4km² of space could be reclaimed as green space in place of parking - the size of 200 football fields ⚽️ ♻️ 8M tons of waste reduction and 40B litres of water waste 💧 annually due to car manufacturing reduction. The equivalent generation to 15M Europeans and 720k households respectively 📈 25 hours time return per driver and a €83M increase in GDP from productivity increases. Time really is money ⌛️ 💰€1.3k of savings per car driver per year When you consider that a city like New York 🇺🇸 or London 🇬🇧 would reap 9x these benefits and a city like Paris 3x, the impact is substantial and would put cities and countries a good way towards their net-zero targets. Whilst the scenario may be implausible using examples like Paris and the Netherlands show the reality that changes to regulation to promote micromobility and discourage private car usage could achieve! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBYM4r46 Original post by Tom Nutley
The micromobility city: Measuring the impact of greater bicycle use
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Can changing how you get to work help save the planet? We think so! That’s why we’re sharing the ultimate electric bike guide. #EcoFriendlyTravel #ElectricBikeGuide #SustainableMobility
Ultimate Electric Bike Guide for Eco-Friendly Travel
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Monetizes miles ridden on a bike. Empirical data for sustainability, Healthcare, Proptech, #CAV. Qualifies the delta of employees' Internal Combustion Engine Emission and Bicycle Commute #VIDAT
I asked chat GPT about carbon avoidance credits for bicycle commuting to see how smart "It" is. Which involves quantifying and crediting the reduction in carbon emissions that result from individuals choosing to bike instead of using more carbon-intensive forms of #transportation like cars or motorcycles. Here’s how such credits could potentially work: Measurement of Emissions Avoided: Calculate the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that would have been generated if the commuter had used a car or motorbike instead of cycling. This calculation considers factors such as distance traveled, vehicle fuel efficiency, and local emission factors. Baseline Emissions: Establish a baseline for carbon emissions based on typical commuting patterns in the area. This could involve average emissions per vehicle type and distance traveled. #Verification and #Certification: Use methodologies approved by carbon credit standards organizations to verify the emissions avoided through cycling. This may involve data collection, such as commuting distances, frequency, and modal shift from motorized transport to cycling. Issuance of #CarbonCredits: Once the emissions avoidance is verified, issue carbon credits equivalent to the amount of #CO2 emissions avoided. Each credit represents one metric ton of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e) that has been prevented from entering the atmosphere due to the use of #bicycles. Monitoring and Reporting: Implement mechanisms to monitor ongoing cycling behaviors and emissions savings to ensure the continued validity of issued carbon credits. Regular reporting may be required to maintain transparency and accountability. Market Integration: Integrate these carbon credits into existing carbon markets or create specialized platforms where businesses or individuals can purchase credits to offset their own carbon footprints. This incentivizes further investment in cycling infrastructure and promotion. Public Awareness and Education: Raise awareness about the benefits of bicycle commuting and the environmental impact of carbon avoidance credits. Educate commuters, employers, and #policymakers about the role of cycling in reducing urban emissions and promoting sustainable transportation. Implementing carbon hashtag #avoidance credits for bicycle commuting requires coordination among local governments, transportation authorities, carbon standards organizations, and potentially businesses interested in offsetting their carbon footprints. It incentivizes individuals to choose sustainable transportation options while contributing to broader climate mitigation goals. Hey #ChatGTP try #VIDAT The Transportation CO2 Avoidance Credit A Circular and Sustainable Economy geared towards a Greener, Safer Bicycle Infrastructure for Commuting. National Governors Association National League of Cities PeopleForBikes U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center Transportation Alternatives Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition Trek Bicycle Strava
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Monetizes miles ridden on a bike. Empirical data for sustainability, Healthcare, Proptech, #CAV. Qualifies the delta of employees' Internal Combustion Engine Emission and Bicycle Commute #VIDAT
For companies in #America that manufacture products and plan to export them #esgreporting will be required. This is #commonsense and good for #motherearth. Companies in the Fortune 500 and that trade on the NYSE, Nasdaq even the OTC Markets Group collecting the up and downstream #co2emissions will be costly at first, then as routine as the K's and Q's reporting required. Investors should know the #climaterisk their dollars are supporting. If any company has #employees that bicycle commute using #VIDAT will have #co2emissions reporting an #AVOIDANCE of #carbon during Scope 3 Category 7 (employee commuting) which will positively impact the overall carbon yields. Let your employees create #carboncredits with the benefits going to local municipalities. The Dandy Horse, Inc. has the only known #solution that ties together #co2emissions emissions tracking that can reduce companies #healthcare premiums. Now when this #data is #gamified which companies will have the greatest amount of CO2 emissions avoided during commuting, miles-ridden, carbon credits created for local municipalities (talk about #CSR) as a percentage of the overall employee base? Only #verifieddata will pass an #ESGaudit. Scope 3 Category 7 data CAN be audited AND create Carbon Credits, reduce healthcare expenses, provide CSR data, and create an overall sense of well-being among a healthier employee base. #VIDAT launching soon. Call me.
From Trek Bicycle Better business, better planet. (Hey Trek we need help filling potential orders from dozens of municipalities) #VIDAT using our #verification methods (Allowance of #Patent has been given) we create #CarbonCredits from bicycle commuters! If used we deposit money into local municipalities for the benefit of safer #Sidepaths "The problem we face today is at once personal and universal... What we choose to focus on today, and what we choose to ignore, means everything. John Burke, President of Trek Bicycle" It makes sense that a bicycle company would care about the environment. We make a product that provides a solution to many of the world’s most complex problems — congestion, public health, climate change. But for too long, cycling has been given an environmental pass. Even products that benefit people and the planet have an impact. And that’s an impact we need to address. In 2021, we conducted our first #emissionsaudit to better understand our footprint. We released a report about our findings and a plan to become a more sustainable global citizen. In 2023, we followed up with an even deeper into our emissions, company-wide #carbonreduction goals, and new business practices. Today at Trek, the impact is part of every conversation. Explore our #Sustainability Report for a close look at our #emissions, our corporate goals, and the new ways we’re changing our business for a better planet. DOWNLOAD THE 2023 REPORT https://lnkd.in/eG7SNtz6 Call Mark Kabbash Or any American bicycle manufacturer like Detroit Bikes
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Introducing the Motocompacto Mini Car: Efficient Urban Mobility Solution The Motocompacto mini car is equipped with a 490W motor, providing a maximum speed of 24km/h and an approximate range of 19km on a single charge. With a quick charging time of 3.5 hours, it's an ideal urban commuting companion. - **Efficient Motor:** Powered by a 490W motor, ensuring smooth and reliable performance for urban commutes. - **Compact Size:** Perfect for navigating congested city streets and tight parking spaces. - **Eco-Friendly Transportation:** With zero emissions, it's an environmentally conscious choice for urban mobility. - **Convenient Charging:** The battery can be fully charged in just 3.5 hours, allowing for quick turnaround times. - **Practical Range:** With a range of approximately 19km on a single charge, it's suitable for short to medium-distance trips within the city. Whether for daily commuting or running errands, the Motocompacto mini car offers a practical and eco-friendly solution for urban transportation needs. #Motocompacto #MiniCar #UrbanMobility #ElectricVehicle #EcoFriendly #CommuteSolution #CityDriving
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🚴♂️ Considering an electric bike? Check out my latest article co-authored with Dr. Muhammad Rizwan Azhar on The Conversation. We explore the essential factors to consider before making your purchase, from commuting needs to environmental benefits. 🌿⚡️ Read more: Is an electric bike right for you? Here’s what to consider before you buy #ElectricBikes #Sustainability #UrbanMobility #GreenTransport #Ebike
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In this feature, we’ll dive into the compelling benefits of choosing a folding electric bicycle for your commute, discuss the essential aspects to consider when selecting the perfect model, and highlight some of the finest offerings from BodyWel Read about "Commute with a Folding Electric Bicycle: The Smart, Eco-Friendly Way to Travel" at https://lnkd.in/dPKaVEAg
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