Cycle friendly communities are also more livable communities

Some of the features of livable communities include

• Read here for a issue sheet detailing how bicycles are good for business 

• Residential areas that are mixed with shopping so that people can cycle and walk to shops and services

• Streets and paths which connect to multiple destinations 

• Jobs and residential areas are close to business centers so that people can bike and walk to work

• Safe routes to schools to enable children to walk and cycle to school

• Neighborhood parks are safe and well maintained to enable children and adults to be physically active in their neighbourhoods and meet people

• Well-marked pedestrian and cycle crossings help people walking and cycling feel safer when crossing roads

• Traffic-calmed streets which make it easier and safer for people to cycle and walk