Week 9 - Reading: Pursuit of Cycling Equity

Question 1

What does the study on the pursuit of cycling equity define cycling equity as?

Answer 1

• ensuring fair and inclusive access to cycling infrastructure
• Addressing spatial and social disparities

Question 2

What are some of the key findings in the literature regarding cycling equity?

Answer 2

• Inadequate infrastructure in marginalized areas
• Importance of community engagement

Question 3

What does the comprehensive approach to address systemic barriers in cycling equity include?

Answer 3

• Socio-economic factors
• Safety concerns

Question 4

What are the four strategies for cycling equity identified in the literature review?

Answer 4

• Robust Socio-spatial network analysis
• Consideration of equity in projects and priorities
• Incorporation of equity-oriented funding mechanisms
• Accessibility, design, and safety measures

Question 5

Describe the ‘robust socio-spatial network analysis’ strategy for cycling equity.

Answer 5

• Identify spatial gaps in existing cycle network
• Consider socio-demographic groups who currently benefit from network

Question 6

Why would the ‘robust socio-spatial network analysis’ strategy to cycling equity help?

Answer 6

• Cities better understand existing infrastructure
• Prioritizing improvements to promote equitable outcomes

Question 7

Describe the ‘consideration of equity in project and priorities’ strategy for cycling equity

Answer 7

• Evaluate individual projects on potential to provide equitable outcomes
• Prioritize projects assessed to contribute positively to equity

Question 8

What factors are considered for networks in the ‘consideration of equity in projects and priorities’ strategy of equitable cycling?

Answer 8

• Network connectivity
• Access to Transit
• Safety

Question 9

Describe the ‘Incorporation of equity-oriented funding mechanisms’ strategy to equitable cycling

Answer 9

• Evaluate funding mechanisms to minimize financial burden of transport costs on disadvantaged groups

Question 10

What does the ‘incorporation of equity-oriented funding mechanisms’ strategy for equitable cycling include?

Answer 10

• Funding sources for equity implications and ensuring that budgetary decisions promote equitable outcomes

Question 11

What would be an example of a project that would receive resources based on the ‘incorporation of equity-oriented funding mechanisms’ strategy for equitable cycling?

Answer 11

• Projects that benefit marginalized communities

Question 12

Describe the ‘accessibility, design, and safety measures’ strategy for equitable cycling

Answer 12

• Ensure cycling infrastructure is accessible, well-designed, and safe for all

Question 13

What considerations does the ‘accessibility, design, and safety measures’ strategy for equitable cycling include?

Answer 13

• Ease of reaching destinations
• Universal design principles for streets and pathways
• Addressing personal security concerns

Question 14

How does the ‘accessibility, design, and safety measures’ strategy for equitable cycling help?

Answer 14

• Inclusive and equitable cycling infrastructure

Question 15

What cities were identified as exemplary cities for equitable cycling?

Answer 15

• Winnipeg
• Saskatoon
• Regina
• Kelowna

Question 16

What are some areas that need improvement regarding cycling equity?

Answer 16

• Lack of specific metrics for measuring equity outcomes

Question 17

What are some practical recommendations suggested for the pursuit of equitable cycling?

Answer 17

• Meaningful stakeholder participation throughout planning process
• internal organizational reforms to prioritize equity
• further research on political-economic forces impacting decision-making

Question 18

What approach does the study on cycling equity recommend?

Answer 18

• Holistic approach to address spatial and social disparities