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Redesigning the roads and public spaces in order to develop bike paths and pedestrian zones.

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Redesigning the roads and public spaces in order to develop bike paths and pedestrian zones.

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The money problem

Italy needs to develop a better railway network to convince people to give up their cars. This means money.

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When does the train come?

Keeping track of the buses/trains, and the stop times can be difficult, especially in big cities like Turin, Rome, Bari. Most timetables and transit maps are available for any major city online, but the amount of lines and routes intersecting can be overwhelming.

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Delay

Buses can delay. There are a number of reasons why a bus can be delayed, from a driver calling out sick or the bus having engine problems.

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Freeing up time

Taking public transportation allows riders to spend their transit time reading, working, studying, or being entertained instead of having to watch the road.

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Reducing traffic congestion:

Public transportation can convey many more people in much less space than individual automobiles, which helps to keep traffic congestion lower, and helps riders avoid the stress that comes from daily driving in highly congested areas.

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Reducing air pollution

By moving people more efficiently, public transit produces significantly less air pollution per passenger mile than a standard car carrying a single driver.

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The money problem

Conservation of green areas is expensive for the City council.

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The dark side of the mowing

Manicured lawns produce more greenhouse gases then they absorb.

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Fertilizers
Conservation of green spaces means fertilizers. Fertilizers release greenhouse gases such as Nitrous oxide

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Water Purification

Not only green spaces absorb rainfall, but they also trap and remove pollutants, which are broken down by the root system and soil microbes.

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Green areas reduce urban heat
Trees, green roofs, and vegetation can help to reduce urban heat island effects by shading building surfaces, deflecting radiation from the sun, and releasing moisture into the atmosphere.

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The power of the plants

Plants convert carbon dioxide into oxygen, filter particulates out of the air and help to cool down polluted cities.

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Green areas such as parks, green belts and green roofs can help improving a city’s air quality.

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Green areas such as parks, green belts and green roofs can help improving a city’s air quality.

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The other money problem

Increasing pedestrian areas means higher rent and property prices. After surveying 11 cities in Germany it was revealed that the average of rent has been increased %50 after pedestrianization.

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The money problem

They’re more costly to construct, and often require more dedicated space than simple painted lanes.

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Health problem

Bikers inhale more black carbon than pedestrians do. Some studies have suggested that cyclists can reduce their exposure to air pollution by taking alternative routes.

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1.   All members of each side must participate in the debate.

2.   You may write some brief notes, but you may not read them.

3.  Maintain good eye contact with the audience.

4.  Use proper language and be polite in referring to your opposing team.

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1. Students are given a topic and must take a side: for or against.

2. The“pro” group will present the first point of argument. A debate on the validity of that particular point will ensue, providing others in the group opportunities to elaborate and the “con” group opportunities to counter.

3. One person speaks at a time. Each student takes turn tossing a ball to discuss their position.  No side discussions!

4.  All comments MUST address the previous student comment directly. You may not simply ignore a comment and shift the argument to an unrelated point.

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Pedestrian zones reduces air and noise pollution

Pedestrian zones can help to alleviate and reduce air and noise pollution, as there would be a reduction in the number of cars and reliance on motor vehicles. Nowadays lots of cities are faced with air and sound pollution that it will make them unpleasant and dangerous for their residents.

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Bike paths reduce congestion

The New York City Department of Transportation released a report that shows how bike paths don’t only reduce vehicular traffic congestion, but they also increase bike traffic and made New York's streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

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Bike facilities increase retail stores' visibility and sales

Bike infrastructure improves businesses. According to a San Francisco State University study, 66 percent of shops on San Francisco's Valencia Street reported business improved after the city reduced the width for cars, and widened sidewalk and added bike infrastructure.