1 Queensland, Australia Case StudyBackground Queensland, Australia is a global leader in sustainable transportation, both in its commitment to building safe, direct, and connected bicycling routes, and in its use of smart data to help plan, build, and analyze cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. Queensland’s efforts in this area go back a long time, but since 2003 alone it has dedicated more than $1 billion to build hundreds of kilometers of bicycle networks. This work is outlined in its comprehensive cycling strategy for 2011-2021, and supports the broader governmental goals of cutting Queensland households’ carbon emissions by one-third by 2020, and reducing Queenslanders’ obesity levels. There are numerous ways to encourage cycling for commuting and recreation. The Queen

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