Protected Bike Lanes Lead to Nearly Twice as Many Bicycle Commuters: Study

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesJun 10, 2025, 11:25 am51 pts
With all the vehicles and other hazards, riding a bicycle in the city can be intimidating, even when there are designated bike lanes. New research led by a professor at University of New Mexico (UNM)’s School of Engineering has found that protected bike lanes lead to almost twice as many bicycle commuters as…

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