Integrating Nonmotor Vehicle Transportation with Public Transportation
In large cities and megacities, the bicycle can supplement public transportation, by filling the gap in places where the coverage of public transportation is lacking. The bicycle can also function as a tool for transferring between traditional buses and rail transport systems. Currently used as mid- and short-distance transportation tools, bikes are mainly utilized for travel within transportation zones or to adjacent zones.
For small and medium-sized cities, the scale of public transportation is generally more limited, and the overall area of built-up districts is relatively small. Therefore, these cities are well suited to bike travel, and in these cities, the bicycle should become the major means of passenger transportation.
There are a large number of branch roads and alleys in Chinese cities. Restricting these roads to bicycle use only will help increase the overall driving speed of motor vehicles and avoid conflicts between bicycles and motor vehicles.
Pedestrian systems should be further improved, and a walkway system that is integrated with commercial buildings, public facilities, and public transportation stations should be established to ensure the continuity, safety, and comfort of the walkway system.