I wager $100 that the results of an upcoming CRD survey will show that Victoria’s bicycle mode share increased during the past five years. Abundant research shows that bikeways improve safety, increase walking and bicycling, reduce traffic problems, and save money overall. I often walk with our dog, Sarita, on Vancouver Street, one of Victoria’s bicycle boulevards. For safety and livability, our streets must favour walking, bicycling and public transit over cars. I wager $100 that the results will show that Victoria’s bicycle mode share increased during the past five years.

Source: Forbes April 29, 2023 16:02 UTC