By Adele Peters, Fast Coexist
\nInvesting in a network of fully separated bike lanes could save cities huge sums in the long-term. But too little investment in wimpy infrastructure could actually decrease enthusiasm for cycling.
\nFor every dollar spent to build new separated bike lanes, cities could save as much as $24 thanks to lower health care costs and less pollution and traffic, according to a new study from researchers in New Zealand.
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By Adele Peters, Fast Coexist Investing in a network of fully separated bike lanes could save cities huge sums in the long-term. But too little investment in wimpy infrastructure could actually decrease enthusiasm for cycling. For every dollar spent to build new separated bike lanes, cities could save as much as $24 thanks to lower … <\/p>\n