SHIFTING GEARS

摘要

Has london reached peak car? The frequently asked question usually reflects a pessimistic (if realistic) assessment of London traffic. One new solution-proposed by Foster + Partners, Exterior Architecture, and Space Syntax-may prompt Londoners to ask whether peak car can come soon enough. The SkyCycle, a proposed network of elevated bicycle paths, may constitute the world's first major infrastructure project for bicycle commuters. London authorities estimate that half of the 6 million people who reside within the network's catchment area live and work within 10 minutes of a proposed SkyCycle entrance. The network has been designed accordingly: It will accommodate up to 12,000 cyclists per hour, per route.