> http://www.howwedrive.com/2009/06/08/safety-in-numbers-a-few-more-num...

> Yet more proof that the best way to make cycling safer is more
> cyclists.

> There are going to be some compounding factors as nothing in traffic
> changes in isolation, but still looks like a good set of numbers.

> Zebee

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> On heels of some recent findings in NYC that the cycle
> fatality rate has declined, I came across this report from CTC with a
> few other interesting stats:

> 1. London has seen a 91% increase in cycling since 2000 and a 33% fall
> in cycle casualties since 1994-98. This means that cycling in the city
> is 2.9 times safer than it was previously.

> 2. The Netherlands has witnessed a 45% increase in cycling from
> 1980-2005 and a 58% decrease in cyclist fatalities.

> 3. Copenhagen, 1995-2006: 44% increase in cycling, 60% decrease in
> KSIs, with cycle to work modal share rising from 31% to 36%.5.
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