This U.S. Island Was Just Named the Most Bicycle-friendly City in the World
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This U.S. Island Was Just Named the Most Bicycle-friendly City in the World
"The antidote to high-stress cycling like this is Mackinac Island off the Michigan mainland. The island lacks some of the infrastructure you'll find in many European cities but was still ranked the No. 1 most cycle-friendly city in the world thanks to its complete lack of motorized vehicles and the high percentage of "low-stress" bike routes. The 2024 study was run using data from PeopleForBikes, a charity that promotes safe bike riding policies and access to riding."
"Mackinac Island surpassed the competition in most areas, scoring over 99 points (out of a possible 100) in four categories and a perfect 100 for its bike access to parks and sports facilities. Mackinac Island is particularly notable regarding what the study calls "low-stress miles" thanks to the lack of cars or motorized vehicles on the island. The study found there to be over 107 miles of low-stress riding compared to the island's nearly 13 miles of high-stress biking."
Mackinac Island earned the top ranking for cycle-friendliness in a 2024 PeopleForBikes-based evaluation because motorized vehicles are prohibited and most routes are low-stress. The evaluation prioritized bike access to essential destinations such as hospitals and shops and measured low- versus high-stress miles. Mackinac scored over 99 points in four categories and a perfect 100 for access to parks and sports facilities. The island offers over 107 miles of low-stress riding compared to nearly 13 miles of high-stress routes. Other U.S. cities and three European destinations followed on the safety- and accessibility-focused list.
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