Make cycling safer in China
7 years, 6 months ago

Make cycling safer in China

China Daily  

The renaissance of bike-riding is a welcome development, so let's improve conditions for the users Orange, yellow, blue, green, rainbow. Lowering the speed limit of vehicles where bike users are present, narrowing the width of intersections and installing protected bicycle lanes with traffic-calming measures - especially, in suburban or peripheral areas where heavy vehicles roam the streets and cars travel at high speeds - can improve safety for cyclists. In addition to bike lane design, other bike facilities are also important to a safe and enjoyable cycling experience. Moreover, other facilities can help create a safe and enjoyable cycling environment - bicycle traffic lights, street lighting, bike lane pavement and shade, for example. The decision-makers should respond to the increasing demand by providing new cycling facilities and upgrade the existing infrastructure to provide safe, convenient and enjoyable facilities for the cyclists.

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Asia’s most cycling-friendly cities
2 years, 5 months ago

Asia’s most cycling-friendly cities

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Singapore Singapore is arguably Asia’s most bike-friendly destination – a place where bike paths open up every corner of the …

Beijing draws line on shared bicycles
7 years, 6 months ago

Beijing draws line on shared bicycles

China Daily  

People face a jungle of shared bikes near the Lishuiqiao subway station in Beijing in June. The Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport decided on Thursday to stop adding new shared bikes to the city's streets and to strengthen the management of existing bikes. "While they make travel more convenient, too many bikes causes problems such as improper parking, especially near …

Beijing draws line on shared bicycles
7 years, 6 months ago

Beijing draws line on shared bicycles

China Daily  

People face a jungle of shared bikes near the Lishuiqiao subway station in Beijing in June. The Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport decided on Thursday to stop adding new shared bikes to the city's streets and to strengthen the management of existing bikes. "While they make travel more convenient, too many bikes causes problems such as improper parking, especially near …

Wheels of change bring a new route to convenience
7 years, 11 months ago

Wheels of change bring a new route to convenience

China Daily  

Tourists riding shared bikes visit the Forbidden City in Beijing on March 18. Wang Xiaofeng, CEO of Beijing Mobike Technology Co Ltd, and Dai Wei, CEO of ofo Inc, two arch rivals in the bike-sharing industry recently talked with China Daily, sharing their opinions on overseas expansion plans, government regulation and how the sector will reshape itself. The company will …

Wheels of change bring a new route to convenience
7 years, 11 months ago

Wheels of change bring a new route to convenience

China Daily  

Tourists riding shared bikes visit the Forbidden City in Beijing on March 18. Wang Xiaofeng, CEO of Beijing Mobike Technology Co Ltd, and Dai Wei, CEO of ofo Inc, two arch rivals in the bike-sharing industry recently talked with China Daily, sharing their opinions on overseas expansion plans, government regulation and how the sector will reshape itself. The company will …

Shared bikes perfect example of win-win mode of transport
7 years, 11 months ago

Shared bikes perfect example of win-win mode of transport

China Daily  

People ride shared bikes along the Chang'an Avenue of Beijing on March 10, 2017. To reduce traffic pressure and prevent further environmental damage, many cities' authorities have urged the local people to reduce the use of cars and ride bikes instead. In Beijing, for example, the authorities have announced that till November 2018 people buying bikes will get a 10 …

Beijing's green and pleasant bike ways
7 years, 11 months ago

Beijing's green and pleasant bike ways

China Daily  

In the springtime, a young man's heart turns to. And, the mountains north of the city, where the Great Wall runs, are stunningly beautiful and could be made into a world-class area for bicyclists by adding a few road shoulders and bike paths. The Olympic Forest Park rivals New York's Central Park, and there is a 13-km walkway and canal …

China releases draft bike-sharing regulations
8 years ago

China releases draft bike-sharing regulations

China Daily  

More than 4,000 bicycles of different colors are parked after authorities impounded them in Shanghai, on Mar 1, 2017. SHANGHAI - The booming bike-sharing industry has led bicycle associations in China to produce a draft guideline Thursday to regulate the industry. Led by bicycle associations in Shanghai and Tianjin, the draft solicits advice from China's major bicycle manufacturers and bike-sharing …

China releases draft bike-sharing regulations
8 years ago

China releases draft bike-sharing regulations

China Daily  

More than 4,000 illegal parking bicycles impounded by authorities in Shanghai, March 1, 2017. SHANGHAI - The booming bike-sharing industry has led bicycle associations in China to produce a draft guideline Thursday to regulate the industry. Led by bicycle associations in Shanghai and Tianjin, the draft solicits advice from China's major bicycle manufacturers and bike-sharing companies such as Mobike and …

China releases draft bike-sharing regulations
8 years ago

China releases draft bike-sharing regulations

China Daily  

More than 4,000 illegal parking bicycles impounded by authorities in Shanghai, March 1, 2017. SHANGHAI - The booming bike-sharing industry has led bicycle associations in China to produce a draft guideline Thursday to regulate the industry. Led by bicycle associations in Shanghai and Tianjin, the draft solicits advice from China's major bicycle manufacturers and bike-sharing companies such as Mobike and …

Promising start to managing bike sharing
8 years, 3 months ago

Promising start to managing bike sharing

China Daily  

China Daily | Updated: 2016-12-29 07:40 A cyclist parks a bike rented through a bike-sharing service at a park in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, Dec 27, 2016. The authority in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong province, released draft rules on bike-sharing services on Tuesday and solicited public opinions. Unlike traditional government- Such an innovative design not only allows users to cover short- …

Green way to go
13 years, 3 months ago

Green way to go

China Daily  

Unfortunately China, which was once known as the "kingdom of bicycles", has become one of the most hostile places for cyclists. More and more cities in developed countries are starting to encourage people to forgo their cars in favor of environmentally friendly bicycles and it is time for Chinese cities to recall the country's strong bicycle legacy and seek to …

Bike Beijing, Green Olympics-英语点津
17 years, 3 months ago

Bike Beijing, Green Olympics-英语点津

China Daily  

Bike Beijing, Green Olympics Download China is known as the "Kingdom of Bicycles", with a world-record 470 million bicycles on the road. As the nation pushes towards a "green" Olympics for next summer's Games, host city Beijing is trying to get more of its residents out of cars and onto bikes. A staff of Bike Rental Center said, "It just …

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