Steps to Better City: Unlocking the Benefits of Public Transport and Cycling

In this video, we explore the many benefits of public transport and cycling for creating sustainable cities. From reducing carbon emissions to improving public health, these eco-friendly transportation options are key to creating livable, vibrant urban spaces. Join us as we dive into the advantages of these modes of transportation and how they can help us build a more sustainable future for all.
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[matthewboyd]

I always found it strange that the symbol of independence for children was the bicycle.

Meanwhile, I could never go anywhere because everyone was 20 miles away.

I now see that everywhere should be built with mixed use buildings trams and dedicated separated bike paths and am currently looking for such a place to move to.

[ethanrobinson]

I'm so glad I've found another great urbanist YouTube channel, congrats man you're criminally underrated.

[itssomething]

This channel is so underrated I watched almost of your videos and there good solid facts, good editing and very entertaining content keep it up and keep posting

[scruf]

I am 47 have not owned a car in over two years I rid a bicycle everyday for transport I live in central Alabama it is easy oooh the money I save $700+ a month

[safe-keeper]

That shot in the thumbnail looks heavenly. Especially when you consider it was probably originally a road.

[yofxxnm]

I was thinking trams r better than the metro- the metro is more confined- with the trams u can enjoy looking outside the window.
The underground is faster but I guess trams r better. Trams n train to connect the three, four countries together.
As I said need to sit with everyone n talk about everything.

[josdesouza]

There's another less often mentioned additional benefit for cities that substitute public transportation for more parking space in already congested car-centered urban spaces: increased revenues from taxes instead of more hidden subsidies for private car owners and auto manufacturers.

[xsdpgwe]

Public Transport
A lower emissions
A savings for all
A saving urban land
A increased accessibility
A reduce oil depency
A improved quality of life

Cycling
C improved health
C savings
C reduce traffic congestion
C reduce emissions
C increased accessibility
C improved quality of life
C increase independence
C increased safety

Walking
You have a body ... use it or loose it

[nicholascampbell]

cycling is so much better than driving because I've never read a news article that says "person demolishes building because the crashed into it on their bike"

[enjoyslearningandtravel]

I’m guessing you’re from Germany or eastern Europe? And by the way, great filming !!

[prst]

Driving is not only for transport but also carrying things. How would you go bbq at the beach without carrying the grill, canopy, food, chairs, charcoal, plates, table?
Costco shopping is impossible.

[barrysteven]

Forgive me, I'm a language teacher and I can't stop myself. Your English pronunciation is really excellent. It really is. With one glaring exception. Your pronunciation of 'v' especially at the beginning of a word is wrong. You consistently pronounce it as a 'w'. Saying 'wehicle' instead of 'vehicle'. (The 'h' is normally silent in that word by the way, so it's 'vey-icle'). Remember 'v' and 'w' are two completely different sounds and not interchangeable. A 'vet' is not the same as 'wet'. It's worth working on because it lets down your otherwise outstanding pronunciation.

[tstcikhthys]

Very nice; let's hope cities around the world actually listen to this message. BTW, it's not the "impact" of climate change, but the _effect(s)_ of it.

[pablonieto]

Enrique Peñalosa is the worst example for City transportation. After 8 years being the Bogotá major in Colombia, the city is a disaster, his BRT are collapsed, and he has interrupted the metro project TWICE, lately because of the media pressure he had to accept the idea of a Metro, but instead of making it the main transport system of the city, he transfomed it to feed the BRT system, he decided to change the underground metro for an elevated metro, an structure that will divide the city in two parts that passes through an small avenue, the buildings will have the elevated metro structure 5 meters away from their windows. He do not care about "Rich and poors" he only cares for his bussiness with Volvo and their BRT.

[bluebear]

Cycling seems to be developing into a religious thing. It is NOT the one and only solution to urban traffic issues!

[yofxxnm]

Like how long 15 years since I was 5 - we never had issues- we r both not materialistic and he is very rich - a fox 🦊

[Tamwyn]

That’s just a list that has nearly nothing to do with ‘Steps to unlock the benefit of public transport and cycling’. Even the reasons, after the facts are a little bit flat. What’s about social mobility? Why is it good for society when all people use public transport? That’s just the surface

[dantetre]

3:44 Cycling is not zero emission.
You need to produce the bicycle and parts for it maintain, and that has emission.
Also the biorobot, that makes it move, has extra emission due to the extra activity!

[robfoulds]

This video is absolute cobblers, every day is a sunny day it seems, where are the images when it's pouring down with rain. Also, where are the images when trying to cycle through the streets of Glasgow when there's a couple of inches of snow falling during rush hour, or it's 5 degrees below zero.
And your claim that people driving their car to work don't want to do, that is an out and out lie, ladies in particular do prefer to drive themselves rather than stood on a tram next to some pervert, or some headcase.
And everyone is fit and healthy and not a hint of disabled people in your world.
I have had the experience of dealing with local authorities over plans to extend the Supertram system and quite simply they are liars, they tried to sell us the same story as yours and intentionally withheld important information.
Your trying to flog a sunny picture, which is utterly misleading and that is an absolute disgrace.
Now get real and get honest and convey the truth about your dreamland.


Rob Foulds 02.40 hrs. 08 Jun 23

[moetocafe]

The video is kind of biased, portraying an ideal utopic world... that does not exist.

Cycling is great and it can serve you great in the city, I myself ride my bike as a means of both entertainment and also a convenient way to commute. However, cycling has limits. First, not all people are body abled and in physical condition to cycle and for them car may be the only viable option.

Another problem is, if you need to go at a great distance, esp. if you live in a big city, like me. For the longer distances cycling is not really an option - you need public or other way of transportation.

Trams are not less noisy, as the video suggests, on the contrary. They are very noisy and causing vibrations. They are still a great option, but they also have cons of their own.

And "climate change" is very controversial subject, to say the least, esp. with climategate and some other revelations, but I don't want to go too much into politics.