AWARD YEAR
2017
CATEGORY
Play & Learning
GOALS
Sustainable Cities & Communities
KEYWORDS
bicycles, infrastructure, health
COUNTRY
Denmark
DESIGNED BY
DISSING+WEITLING
WEBSITE
http://www.dw.dk/xiamen-bicycle-path/
Xiamen Bicycle Skyway
The world's longest bicycle skyway.
Bicycles are once again becoming a more and more popular way of getting around for China's urbanites thanks to the exploding popularity of a few bike-sharing apps and the omnipresent traffic jams in Chinese cities.
The 7.6-kilometer long Xiamen Bicycle Skyway runs 5 meters above the road and just below a bus rapid transit line in downtown Xiamen. It's targeted at decreasing traffic congestion and promoting "green" forms of transportation in the city.