Don't believe the backlash – the benefits of NZ investing more in cycling will far outweigh the costs

  • Written by: Simon Kingham, Professor, University of Canterbury
Don't believe the backlash – the benefits of NZ investing more in cycling will far outweigh the costsShutterstock/Tanya NZ

The Dutch have long been recognised as leaders in cycling. Denmark is not far behind, with more bikes than cars in its capital Copenhagen. This is the result of many years of investment. Even the UK, with less of a cycling tradition, is investing and showing growth in cycling.

New Zealand is starting to follow suit. The Emissio...

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