Movement to work on foot or by bicycle

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Cover the usual journey by walking or pedaling when distance, route and safety allow.

Subject: MobilityContext: Daily life · Companies · EducationCost: freeEffort: mediumLevel: basicStage: operationMaturity: established
Principle of Desplazamiento al trabajo a pie o en bicicleta
Operating principle

How it works

Cover the usual journey by walking or pedaling when distance, route and safety allow.

It changes the physical, economic and organizational conditions so that walking, pedaling, sharing and using collective transport is viable and attractive.

When does it make sense?

  • When deciding location, accesses and parking
  • Knowing origins, schedules, capabilities and travel needs
  • Where the measure does not displace more inclusive or less impact options

How to apply it

  1. 1

    Defining what needs resolves "movement to work on foot or by bicycle" and establishing a starting situation.

  2. 2

    Compare alternatives and adapt design to climate, use, regulation, affected people and available resources.

  3. 3

    Apply with clear responsibilities, check the actual result and correct unwanted effects.

Potential benefits

Less emissions and traffic

More physical activity

More efficient use of space

Limitations and precautions

  • It depends on a safe route and time, physical form and caring burdens that not everyone has.
  • An isolated infrastructure can have little effect without continuity, security and operation.
  • Accessibility, care, hours and people without alternatives should be considered.

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