How can cities make bike riding more safe? How can designers make bike riding more safe? @LADOTofficial: We can’t continue to treat bicyclists like slow drivers or fast walkers. They’re neither, and the streets should show it. @erikaheet: You gotta keep 'em separated: dedicated bike lanes and bike signals in cities will improve safety. @Shinola: Build more bike paths that aren't shared with buses, etc. This is tough to do, but go to Amsterdam to see how it works. @PUBLICBikes: Bikes in Europe include more safety features standard, like built-in lights. US bike industry should follow suit. Photo 5 of 6 in Best of #ModernMonday: Designing Bikes and Cities for Cyclists by Luke Hopping

Best of #ModernMonday: Designing Bikes and Cities for Cyclists

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How can cities make bike riding more safe? How can designers make bike riding more safe?

@LADOTofficial: We can’t continue to treat bicyclists like slow drivers or fast walkers. They’re neither, and the streets should show it.

@erikaheet: You gotta keep 'em separated: dedicated bike lanes and bike signals in cities will improve safety.

@Shinola: Build more bike paths that aren't shared with buses, etc. This is tough to do, but go to Amsterdam to see how it works.

@PUBLICBikes: Bikes in Europe include more safety features standard, like built-in lights. US bike industry should follow suit.