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Why Protected Bike Lanes Are More Valuable than Parking Spaces
Provided by: Vox |Published on: April 27, 2021
Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12
Synopsis
- This video discusses a successful pilot program in New York City that installed a protected bike lane between the sidewalk and the parked cars along a busy street in Manhattan.
- This protected bike lane sacrificed some parking spots but provided a reduction in crashes, a bump in business activity, and better traffic flow-patterns.
Subjects: Civics, Engineering
Authors: Vox
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New York, New York City
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The video highlights the ability of individuals to make beneficial changes for their community.
Additional Prerequisites
- There are ads before and during the video.
- Students may benefit from seeing other large cities (many in Europe) that embrace larger sidewalks and bike lanes as well.
Differentiation
- Social studies and science classes could use this video to discuss the many health and social benefits of having more walkable and bikeable cities, including a reduction in pollution from vehicle exhaust.
- Engineering, math, and design classes could use this video to inspire a student project to design a bike path or bike lane in their community.
- Other resources about this topic include this interactive map resource that details air pollution in London, this StC lesson plan, and this Grist video about walkable cities.
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