The city of Fortaleza in Brazil is taking a leading role by implementing an ambitious plan to construct over 110 miles of protected cycle routes, reports Peter Walker for The Guardian on their website in June. This initiative aims to promote safe and efficient cycling infrastructure, enhancing the overall transportation system of the city.
According to the article, the winning entries encompass a wide range of initiatives, from traditional bike lanes to innovative walk-to-school programs. Submissions from hundreds of cities across five continents were received for a newly established prize, with the goal of fostering sustainable travel. The remarkable response indicates a growing global interest in active transport.
The article underscores that ten months after cities worldwide were given the opportunity to compete for funding of up to $1m (£800,000) to develop or enhance cycling and walking initiatives, the allocated funds have been granted to projects in Brazil, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, New Zealand, Albania, and several other countries.
The money was put up by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the philanthropic arm of the media conglomerate set up by Michael Bloomberg, during whose terms as mayor of New York the city sprouted a rapidly expanding network of cycle lanes, writes the Guardian.
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Maverick Recommends
- Read the full article by Peter Walker on The Guardian Website: Winners of $1m prize for sustainable city transport announced
- Learn more about this effort here: Cities around the world offered chance to win $1m to build cycle lanes
- Cool Website: IISD: International Institue for Sustainable Development
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