What do we know about universal accessibility? Universal accessibility means much more than being able to put a wheelchair on the bus or that a vision impaired person can cross a crosswalk because of the beeps that the traffic light emits when it turns green....
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Why reflective clothing is important for cyclists.
Reflective clothing is important for cyclists because is the way to protect themselves riding in cities or on the road. One of the biggest problems that cyclists face is being 'invisible' to the driver's eye, particularly at night. Though you are four times more...
Which cities have 24 hours public transport?
At ZICLA we have been working since our beginnings to turn cities into safer and more welcoming places for people. Because of the continual acceleration of the population growth, studies reveal that by 2050, 70% of the population will live in cities. And the human...
Event: Cycling + Walking Innovations 2017 in London.
Cycling + Walking Innovations 2017. Last Tuesday November 11th, it was celebrated the Cycling + Walking Innovations 2017. This event was addresed for transport professionals seeking to boost levels of walking and cycling using new technologies, innovative commercial...
Park & Ride : out-of-town parking to reduce cars in the city center
The Park & Ride concept refers to parking lots in the suburbs of the big cities to encourage people to park their vehicles there and go to the city center using public transport, bicycles or car sharing services. These parking lots are usually next to bus or rail...
Moving to electric cars is a positive point, but it is not enough, our cities need fewer cars.
Electric cars won’t eradicate gridlocks and air pollution, but carbon footprints could be cut by favoring pedestrians, cyclists and mass transit. This way it will be posible to turn towards sustainable mobility. Each day cars are more fuel efficient, their tailpipe...
Yes, the bike lane itself is safer.
More and more citizens are agreeing that we need to change our transport habits, but among all these citizens aware of sustainable mobility, there are still discrepancies on how to promote this way of moving around the city; especially when we talk about bicycle as a...
Smart bus stops. What is it and why is it so important.
Waiting for a bus never needs to be frustrating again with the advent of smart bus stops. Often made from repurposed metals and other recycled materials, these bus stops respond in real time to customer queries, changes in bus schedules, and traffic conditions to keep...
How can I ride a bike in New York safely?
Cycling in one of the biggest cities in the world sometimes is more difficult that it seems but, if you pay attention to these tips, you will ride a bike in New York safely. What would you need to ride a bike in New York safely? Bike riding is an effective and...
What kind of cycling helmet do I need?
When we're cycling, we need to take care of some key aspects of security because this is the only way to protect ourselves. The principal weakness of our body is our head, so choosing your cycling helmet correctly to protect it is so important. How to Choose the Right...