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- In March 2026, Sydney recorded a 25% rise in bike-sharing trips as residents like Jacinta Peperkamp shift from cars to bicycles amid rising fuel costs.
- The shift reflects influence from Copenhagen's 1970s cycling transformation, with car traffic down 5% and cycling on routes rising.
- ebike sales surged 136%, signaling a change in consumer behavior.
- Experts urge governments to invest in cycling infrastructure for long-term benefits, not temporary fuel tax cuts.
