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Rethinking Urban Transportation: How can Cycling and Public Space Contribute to Better Cities?
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National Press Club Ballroom 529 14th St. NW 13th Floor Washington, DC 20045 United States
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World Resources Institute Ross Center for Sustainable Cities and the Embassy of Denmark invite you to: Rethinking Urban Transportation: How can Cycling and Public Space Contribute to Better Cities?
Globally, motor vehicles are on the rise in cities, causing congestion, pollution and traffic fatalities. With 54 percent of the population living in cities globally and nearly 80 percent in the United States, the decisions that political leaders, developers and planners make today have profound impact on the livability in urban areas over the next century.
In American cities, the transportation landscape is changing, with urban cycling growing in popularity and local governments facing the challenge of disruptive technologies like autonomous vehicles and on-demand ride sharing. This event will highlight the Danish experience in shaping great cities for cycling and public space, and what other cities such as Washington, DC and beyond are and could be doing to make streets more livable and sustainable for all.