Video 16: Give Cyclists the Respect of a car
Cycling in Indian cities like Pune, Nagpur, Bangalore and others was once an important mode of transport. Considered unsafe amidst increasingly unruly motorised vehicles, cycling in India is on the decline. This video emphasises the need to give the cyclist the respect of a car.
Sadly in India cycling is reducing. This is at a time when many Western cities are investing in preserving their cycling culture or improving it. Indian cities like Pune & Bangalore were once known as cities of cyclists. The picture below compares the parking lots outside Cambridge rail station and Pune rail station. The difference is obvious to all. Take a moment to watch the video capturing the cycling facilities offered in Cambridge. It's high time Indian urban planners ensure cycling facilities in the future. After all, the average city commute in cities like Pune is just 8km.
Video: Cycling in Cambridge: Lessons for urban planners in India