"Even as gorgeous fall weather finally arrives in American cities, most American kids still aren't biking to school - and that's in large part because there's no safe place for them to ride. But how did it really get this way, and what can we do right now to buck the trend? We loved this video from bike vlogger Tom Babin at Shifter, which dives into the structural reasons why so few children pedal to class these days,"
"for them to ride. But how did it really get this way, and what can we do right now to buck the trend? We loved this video from bike vlogger Tom Babin at Shifter, which dives into the structural reasons why so few children pedal to class these days, and demystifies some basic strategies to get them back in the saddle."
Most American children do not bike to school because there is no safe place for them to ride. Structural factors include car-centric street design, high vehicle speeds, dangerous intersections, and school siting that prioritizes driving. Policy choices and roadway space allocated to cars undermine everyday cycling for kids. Practical strategies include building protected bike lanes, implementing traffic calming and slow-streets, creating Safe Routes to School programs, organizing bike-train and community riding groups, and engaging parents through education and local initiatives. Early positive experiences, peer groups, and consistent safe routes help build lifelong bicycling habits.
Read at Streetsblog
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