2026-09-13 06:26 UTC
Evidence from the Netherlands shows that bike-friendly streets increase retail sales by up to 25%.
Regular cycling reduces risk of chronic illnesses by up to 27%, leading to fewer hospital admissions and lower medical costs. These benefits increase with age. Cycling infrastructure must be attractive, safe and inviting to older people.
Dutch cycling prevents around 6,500 premature deaths each year, saving the healthcare system €3 billion annually.
https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/climate-crisis/2025/06/26/bikenomics-health-and-financial-benefits-of-cycling-make-it-well-worth-the-investment/
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@CyclesSmiles@mastodon.social 2026-09-13 06:33
@sinabhfuil@mastodon.ie I am from nl, but cannot find the research you are referring to here. Do you have a link, or good tips to find it? I want to use it, to get better cycle paths- even here work is needed in some places
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@benjamincox@writing.exchange 2026-09-13 09:18
@sinabhfuil@mastodon.ie I came back from Munich this week and every street - inner city or suburb - has an integrated cycling lane, a stark contrast to the UK. We could learn so much from other countries if those with influence weren’t so blind, arrogant and xenophobic.