Study Highlights Need for Safer Cycling Infrastructure in Indian Cities

A study by researchers from IIT Delhi and the University of Chicago found that making cycling safer in Indian cities like Delhi and Chennai can help reduce pollution and improve public health.

The study, published in Nature Cities, shows that many low-income workers rely on bicycles for their daily commute.

However, current policies focus more on electric vehicles and public transit, ignoring the needs of these cyclists.

The researchers found that cyclists often face dangerous conditions, such as high-speed traffic and poorly designed roads.

They recommend building better cycling infrastructure to protect cyclists and achieve rapid climate and health benefits.