Post-pandemic cycling boom shows safety in numbers

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• ⬤ Cycling death rates have dropped dramatically in major cities since the pandemic, with a 88% decrease in Paris and 82% in other cities.
• ⬤ Improved infrastructure is a key factor in the surge in cycling, with safer roads and bike lanes.
• ⬤ The study tracked data from 2005 to 2023, finding a significant decline in cyclist fatalities per trip.