AQA Urban issues - Cycling in London

Watch the clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxpJL8RWRWg - How many daily bike journeys are made in London?

• Over 730 thousand

• Over 1 million

• Over 500 thousand

• Over 2 million

What is the percentage increase in cycling across all of London since 2000?

• 50%

• 100%

• 153%

• 253%

What type of riders have increased on the new cycling routes?

• More women

• More children

• More older residents

• All of the above

What is the purpose of the quietway network in London?

• To provide cycling routes on residential streets

• To reduce traffic congestion

• To encourage walking

• To improve air quality

What has been the impact of counterflow cycle lanes in London?

• Increased illegal cycling

• Improved accessibility

• Decreased number of cyclists

• No change in cycling behavior

What is the average speed for vehicles and cycles to go in the city?

• 3 miles per hour

• 5 miles per hour

• 10 miles per hour

• 15 miles per hour

What is the main issue of social justice related to cycling in London?

• Lack of bike lanes

• Exclusion of certain groups from cycling

• High cost of bicycles

• Lack of cycling infrastructure

What is the purpose of bike sharing schemes in London?

• To promote leisurely cycling

• To encourage wearing helmets

• To normalise cycling

• To reduce traffic congestion

How many people used Santander cycles to explore London last year?

• Over 5 million

• Over 8 million

• Over 10 million

• Over 12 million

What is the goal of the mayor's transport strategy in London?

• To reduce car usage by 50%

• To increase cycling by 50%

• To shift to more sustainable modes of transport

• To improve road infrastructure