1. Create bike lanes and dedicated pedestrian paths: Developing dedicated bike lanes and pedestrian paths can create a safe and dedicated space for active transportation users. This infrastructure improvement can encourage people to use bikes, scooters, or simply walk for transportation purposes.
2. Implement bike-sharing programs: Bike-sharing programs are an affordable and convenient way of promoting active transportation in urban areas. People can rent bikes for a set amount of time from stations across the city, and drop the bikes off at any other station within the service area.
3. Offer public transportation discounts: Offering incentives, such as discounted fares, to people who walk or bike to public transportation stops is another way to encourage the use of active transportation.
4. Promote car-free days: Organize city-wide events that encourage people to give up their cars and try using active transportation for the day. These events could include street festivals, bike rodeos, and group bike rides.
5. Create pedestrian-friendly public spaces: Creating pedestrian-friendly public spaces such as parks, plazas, and promenades can help promote active transportation and make cities more attractive and livable.
6. Improve access to public transportation: Providing more bus stops or train stations within walking distance of residential areas can encourage more people to use active transportation to get to their public transportation.
7. Educate the community: Educating people on the benefits of active transportation and how to safely use it can also encourage more people to participate. This can be done through public service announcements, community events, and advertising campaigns.
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