Ten winners will be given advice on how to create safe cycling infrastructure as well as head off vocal critics
Cities around the world will have the chance to compete for $1m (£902,000) in funding as well as expertise to build new cycling infrastructure under a plan launched by the charitable foundation set up by Mike Bloomberg, who as New York mayor pioneered new bike lanes in the city.
Under the scheme, launched on Monday by Bloomberg Philanthropies, 10 cities will be awarded $1m each to create safe cycling routes, and will also be given help designing the schemes and on engaging with residents and potential opposition.
Continue reading…Ten winners will be given advice on how to create safe cycling infrastructure as well as head off vocal criticsCities around the world will have the chance to compete for $1m (£902,000) in funding as well as expertise to build new cycling infrastructure under a plan launched by the charitable foundation set up by Mike Bloomberg, who as New York mayor pioneered new bike lanes in the city.Under the scheme, launched on Monday by Bloomberg Philanthropies, 10 cities will be awarded $1m each to create safe cycling routes, and will also be given help designing the schemes and on engaging with residents and potential opposition. Continue reading…