Active Mobility

 

Active mobility, such as walking, cycling and scooter, refers to non-motorized means of transport. In terms of cycling, Hong Kong is lagging behind in bicycle-friendliness as we ranked 84th out of 90 in a 2019 global survey when compared with other global cities. To promote bicycle usage, the Hong Kong government has put efforts into cycling infrastructure like extending the cycle track network. However, can Hong Kong learn from other countries’ experiences to further enhance bicycle-friendliness? In this issue, let’s take a look at how cities reduce car use and promote walking and cycling by superblocks design, integrate cycling with public transit, and even imagine the usage of active mobility under the pandemic.

Superblocks: How Barcelona is taking city streets back from cars

Publisher: Vox

How can cycling and public transit reinforce each other?

Publisher: EIA Urban Mobility

The future of urban mobility after the pandemic

Publisher: CNBC International

To facilitate active mobility, “hardware” is not enough, we may also need “software” to create bicycle-friendliness environment. Let’s look at some practices, measures and regulations used by other countries to educate the public and ensure road safety.

How can active mobility be integrated into urban spaces?

Publisher: EIT Urban Mobility

Active Mobility

Publisher: Civitas Eccentric

Confidence on Wheels - Introduction to Active Mobility Rules and Safe Practices

Publisher: Move Happy 5G

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