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Biking for the Future

Transportation and mobility are key drivers for prosperity and economic sustainability across the globe. But there is also a darker side to the story. In 2021, the global transportation sector produced more than seven billion metric tons of carbon dioxide (GtCO₂) and passenger cars are the biggest culprit, accounting for approximately 39 percent of the emissions.

  • Information sheet

    • Date: 2024
    • Author(s): BRUUN Mikkel / HOE Niels
    • Domain(s): Road Policies / Environment / Urban Mobility / General
    • PIARC Ref.: RR402-032
    • Number of pages: 5
  • This article has been published in the Routes/Roads magazine

    N° 402

    3e trimestre 2024 / Septembre

    Routes et cyclisme