🚴 A Comprehensive Review of X-Minute Cities: Is Cycling Being Left Behind?

The X-Minute City model, where daily necessities are accessible within a short walk or bike ride, has transformed urban planning and design. It promises more sustainable, equitable, and livable cities. However, this raises an important question:

👉 Are we designing these cities for walkers only, leaving cyclists behind?

💡 A new insight from a recent publication "X-minute cities as a growing notion of sustainable urbanism: A literature review" by Borhan Sepehri and Ayyoob Sharifi reveals that despite the growing popularity of the X-Minute City model, cycling remains largely overlooked in both academic research and policy frameworks. While walking dominates the discourse, cycling can significantly expand access to daily services, especially for individuals with mobility constraints, time limitations, or larger service areas. Yet, it's rarely included in definitions, metrics, or implementation strategies.

🔗Related links:

1. A critical essay by Borhan Sepehri, revised by Mohammad Nazarpoor:
A Comprehensive Review of X-Minute Cities: Cycling Left Behind? - Urban Cycling Institute
2. Access the original article:
X-minute cities as a growing notion of sustainable urbanism: A literature review - ScienceDirect

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