Why Protected Bike Lanes Are More Valuable than Parking Spaces

Positives

• The video highlights the ability of individuals to make beneficial changes for their community.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• There are ads before and during the video.
• Students may benefit from seeing other large cities (many in Europe) that embrace larger sidewalks and bike lanes as well.
  

Differentiation

• Social studies and science classes could use this video to discuss the many health and social benefits of having more walkable and bikeable cities, including a reduction in pollution from vehicle exhaust.
• Engineering, math, and design classes could use this video to inspire a student project to design a bike path or bike lane in their community.
• Other resources about this topic include this interactive map resource that details air pollution in London, this StC lesson plan, and this Grist video about walkable cities.