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Comment by lanfeust6

7 months ago

Helsinki didn't achieve this with bike lanes.

From the article:

> Cycling and walking infrastructure has been expanded in recent years, helping to separate vulnerable road users from motor traffic.

> Helsinki’s current traffic safety strategy runs from 2022 to 2026 and includes special measures to protect pedestrians, children, and cyclists.

  • With no numbers offered. Lots of cities "expanded" cycling infrastructure but can't boast that level of safety. By far the strongest distinguising factor is the speed limit. That is a mere policy that doesnt cost taxpayers billions, it works, and therefore is politically viable.

    "Special measures" is not just code for bike lanes either.