| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Cyclists and support for local shops | |
| Posted by: | Richard Cathcart | |
| Date/Time: | 28/03/19 16:37:00 |
| Re. Andy Pease: "We have to get people cycling to cut pollution" Didn't quite work in China. Millions cycle in one of the most polluted countries on Earth. Actually, the true picture tells a very different story, namely: "... bicycle use in China had been in steady decline since the 1990s. Indeed, the aspiration of most city-dwelling Chinese has been to own a car, which has contributed to clogged streets and air pollution in first-tier cities." More here: http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/why-bikecycles-are-making-a-huge-comeback-in-china/ (Note how the above article points out that a recent revival in cycling/bike-sharing in Chinese cities means that "Traffic and subway lines are noticeably better.") Meanwhile, car sales in China have more than doubled in the last 10 years: More here: https://www.statista.com/statistics/233743/vehicle-sales-in-china/ |