Comments on: Cycling events in March http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2008/03/taipei-cycle-tour-de-taiwan-2008/ commentary on all things Taiwanese -- Taipei, Taiwan Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:14:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: David Reid http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2008/03/taipei-cycle-tour-de-taiwan-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-84326 David Reid Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:51:40 +0000 http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2008/03/taipei-cycle-tour-de-taiwan-2008/#comment-84326 yueling, there are a number of things that can be done both directly and indirectly. One is infrastructure and shifting away from car-oriented planning toward building cities that maximise convenience for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport rather than cars. Another is taxes and charges such as increasing taxes on vehicle registration and fuel or toll roads and parking fees. On the positive side education is also important. People need to better understand the costs and benefits of different forms of transport. I could go into a lot more details about various things, but you might want to look at something like Paris's Vélib system or cycling in The Netherlands for some good examples of what is possible. yueling, there are a number of things that can be done both directly and indirectly. One is infrastructure and shifting away from car-oriented planning toward building cities that maximise convenience for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport rather than cars. Another is taxes and charges such as increasing taxes on vehicle registration and fuel or toll roads and parking fees. On the positive side education is also important. People need to better understand the costs and benefits of different forms of transport.

I could go into a lot more details about various things, but you might want to look at something like Paris’s Vélib system or cycling in The Netherlands for some good examples of what is possible.

]]> By: yueling http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2008/03/taipei-cycle-tour-de-taiwan-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-84325 yueling Sun, 17 Aug 2008 03:30:53 +0000 http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2008/03/taipei-cycle-tour-de-taiwan-2008/#comment-84325 Dear David: I have read your articles on cycling. You suggested the government to reduce cars on the road. but how, can you further explain. I am writing a story about cycling and seeking for your suggestions Dear David:

I have read your articles on cycling. You suggested the government to reduce cars on the road. but how, can you further explain. I am writing a story about cycling and seeking for your suggestions

]]> By: cfimages http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2008/03/taipei-cycle-tour-de-taiwan-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-83740 cfimages Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:06:34 +0000 http://blog.taiwan-guide.org/2008/03/taipei-cycle-tour-de-taiwan-2008/#comment-83740 I'm really excited about all these events. This will be the first year I've actually known about the race in time - previous years I always found out about it too late. The Zhanghua stage will have a great backdrop to the start/finish line - and it's only 5 minutes walk from my place. I’m really excited about all these events. This will be the first year I’ve actually known about the race in time – previous years I always found out about it too late. The Zhanghua stage will have a great backdrop to the start/finish line – and it’s only 5 minutes walk from my place.

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