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City Takes to the Streets to Stop ‘Completely Outrageous’ Move to Rip Out Bike Lanes
https://momentummag.com/city-takes-to-the-streets-to-stop-completely-outrageous-move-to-rip-out-bike-lanes/
Published: October 9, 2026 13:19
The government of Ontario is set to begin the costly, destructive and, let’s face it, ill-informed plan to actually rip up millions of dollars worth of cycling infrastructure in the city of Toronto. Yes, a provincial government overstepping the…
Narrower Traffic Lanes Could Make Streets Safer for Cyclists and Pedestrians, Study Finds
https://momentummag.com/study-shows-narrow-lanes-on-streets-can-save-the-lives-of-cyclists/
Published: October 9, 2026 11:56
Narrower traffic lanes could help reduce road danger for cyclists and pedestrians while creating more space for bike lanes and wider sidewalks, according to research from Johns Hopkins University. A study examining street design in seven U.S. cities found…
Spain’s New Traffic Rules Asks Cyclists to Take the Lane, Permanently
https://momentummag.com/spains-new-traffic-rules-asks-cyclists-to-take-the-lane-permanently/
Published: September 30, 2026 14:09
If you’ve ever had a car pass you too closely at 60 or 70 km/h, Spain has a new rule you might wish your own city had. Beginning Oct. 1, drivers overtaking cyclists on roads outside urban areas will have to slow to at least 20 km/h below the posted speed…
E-bike rebates did more than get people riding, study finds
https://momentummag.com/e-bike-rebates-did-more-than-get-people-riding-study-finds/
Published: September 29, 2026 16:14
A new study of British Columbia’s e-bike rebate program found that the benefits went far beyond getting people out of cars. After about a year, rebate recipients were travelling more, spending less on transportation and getting more physical activity, with…
Four of Quebec’s Biggest Cities Are Showing What a More Bike-Friendly Future Can Look Like
https://momentummag.com/four-of-quebecs-biggest-cities-are-showing-what-a-more-bike-friendly-future-can-look-like/
Published: September 24, 2026 13:52
Quebec’s four largest cities are now certified as bike-friendly, with Quebec City becoming the latest to join Vélo Québec’s Vélosympathique movement. The certification was announced Sept. 16 as part of the program’s 18th round, which recognized 10…
The World’s Best Cycling Cities Right Now: The 30 Cities Leading the Bike Revolution
https://momentummag.com/the-30-most-bike-friendly-cities-in-the-world-the-2025/
Published: September 23, 2026 12:40
Cities around the world are experiencing a cycl What are the best cycling cities in the world? The latest Copenhagenize Index offers a pretty good answer, ranking 30 cities based on everything from protected bike lanes and traffic calming to cycling…
Cycling After 60 May Help You Live Longer and Stay Independent, 10-Year Study Finds
https://momentummag.com/a-decade-long-study-shows-cycling-helps-older-adults-live-longer-healthier-lives/
Published: September 21, 2026 12:15
Regular cycling may help older adults live longer and avoid long-term care, according to a 10-year study from the University of Tsukuba in Japan. Researchers found that older adults who cycled were less likely to require long-term care or die during the…
New Film Series Explores How Cycling Is Changing Cities
https://momentummag.com/new-film-series-explores-how-cycling-is-changing-cities/
Published: September 17, 2026 12:01
A new digital film series is looking at cycling as more than a way to get from one place to another, exploring its connections to public health, urban design, tourism, local economies and climate action. Called The Power of Cycling, the series was launched…
Paris cycling numbers double in one year thanks to massive investment and it’s not stopping
https://momentummag.com/paris-cycling-numbers-double/
Published: September 16, 2026 11:55
Paris cycling doubled between October 2022 and October 2023, according to data reported by French newspaper Le Monde, highlighting how years of investment in bike lanes and cycling infrastructure have transformed the way people move around the French…
Incredibly Improvements in London Air Quality Shows Why Cities Need More Safe Cycling Infrastructure
https://momentummag.com/incredibly-improvements-in-london-air-quality-shows-why-cities-need-more-safe-cycling-infrastructure/
Published: September 10, 2026 11:52
London has dramatically expanded its cycling network as it works to cut traffic and carbon emission and improve air quality. Paris has taken a similar approach—and the results offer a lesson for cities everywhere. London has cleaned up its air considerably…