B I C Y C L E S & T H E S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y M O V E M E N T

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B I C Y C L E S A R E C O N S TA N T LY C O M I N G U P I N T H E S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y D I S C U S S I O N . H E R E ’ S W H Y:

B I K E S R E D U C E N O I S E P O L L U T I O N

• Pollution is more than emissions

• Noise pollution from traffic has long term, detrimental effects

• Communication, cognitive, and behavioral issues in children

• Tinnitus in adults

• Bicycles produce virtually no noise, and can significantly reduce noise pollution

B I K E S I M P R O V E A I R Q U A L I T Y

• They have zero carbon emissions

• If regularly used in place of motor vehicles, bikes can help entire populations improve air quality through reduced carbon emissions

B I K E S C A N H E L P R E S T O R E C I T I E S

• As cities run out of space, they look for sustainable ways to manage growth

• When there is nowhere to grow, cities must enhance the space they have

• Bike-only (car-free) areas promote shopping and revitalize the economy of an area

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