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[copracat]

A study that may interest transport activists:

In conclusion the paper reveals that provision of NCN urban traffic-free cycle paths alone may be insufficient in encouraging a shift from car to cycling for everyday travel purposes. The data from the study corroborates evidence that suggests that a wider co-ordinated multi-faceted approach to promoting cycling is required which combines social marketing with physical measures including; wider speed restrictions in urban areas, investment in high quality segregated cycle facilities on major roads, and general land use and transport policies that ‘advantage cycling’ and reduce the convenience of the car.

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[darkemeralds]

I've been under the impression for some time that separated paths alone can't address all the issues "interested but concerned" people have about getting on a bike--and that, because separate facilities are the most expensive possible way to encourage cycling, they become, almost by default, a political excuse not to pursue any other measures.

More studies and articles like this one can only help pry people's minds open on the subject.