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CycleLogistics estimates that what percentage of goods transported in cities could be shifted to bicycles and cargo bikes, which would significantly reduce emissions and congestion?
Suggested Answer: C
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CycleLogistics, a European initiative, estimates that 51% of urban goods transport could shift to bicycles and cargo bikes. This transition reduces emissions (e.g., from diesel vans) and alleviates traffic congestion, offering a practical green logistics solution. The CIPS L3M6 module references this figure to illustrate how alternative transport modes can lower the environmental impact of last-mile delivery in cities, a key concern in LO2. For example, cargo bikes emit zero tailpipe emissions, making them ideal for dense urban areas, supporting sustainability goals.
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43 comments · newest first
ZE
Zena
11 months ago
31% seems low, I think it could be higher.
VI
Vinnie
11 months ago
Totally agree, we need more cargo bikes in cities!
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Natalie
11 months ago
I read somewhere it's actually 21%.
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Jesusita
11 months ago
Wait, 61%? That sounds too optimistic.
JU
Justine
11 months ago
I heard it's 51%!
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Lili
12 months ago
I recall reading that cities could shift a significant amount, like 60%, but that seems high. D might be too much.
JO
Johnetta
12 months ago
I practiced a question like this before, and I think it was around 20-30%. So maybe A or B?
BA
Barney
1 year ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like I saw a statistic around 50% in a case study. Could it be C?
CA
Carli
1 year ago
I think I remember something about 30% being a common estimate for urban freight, so maybe B or C?
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Sharen
1 year ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The question is asking for a specific percentage, so I'll carefully review the options and select the one that seems most reasonable based on the information given.
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Nichelle
1 year ago
Okay, let me break this down. CycleLogistics is estimating the percentage of goods that could be shifted to bicycles and cargo bikes. I'll need to consider the impact that would have on emissions and congestion.
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Luann
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll need to think it through and see if I can eliminate any of the options before making a guess.
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Tawna
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question, I'll just need to carefully read through the options and select the one that matches the information provided.
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Rocco
1 year ago
I'm no expert, but 21% sounds way too low. These people clearly don't understand the power of the mighty cargo bike!
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Jacqueline
1 year ago
C) 51%
DE
Deja
1 year ago
I agree, 21% does seem low. Cargo bikes can do a lot more than people realize.
NE
Nenita
1 year ago
A) 21%
PE
Pete
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think it's between B) 31% and C) 51%. I'll go with C) 51% too.
CA
Carylon
1 year ago
Haha, what kind of cyclist came up with these numbers? I bet they've never tried to transport a fridge on a bike!
SH
Sharika
1 year ago
C) 51%
XO
Xochitl
1 year ago
Haha, what kind of cyclist came up with these numbers? I bet they've never tried to transport a fridge on a bike!
AL
Alishia
1 year ago
D) 61%
AM
Amber
1 year ago
C) 51%
JU
Julie
1 year ago
B) 31%
GE
Geoffrey
1 year ago
A) 21%
KA
Karol
1 year ago
31% seems a bit low to me. I feel like we could definitely shift more than that if we really put our minds to it.
WY
Wynell
1 year ago
I agree with Anglea, C) 51% makes sense because bicycles and cargo bikes are more environmentally friendly.
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Edison
1 year ago
61%? Wow, that's a lot higher than I was expecting. I wonder what kind of goods they're thinking of that could be transported by bike.
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Edna
1 year ago
C) 51%
DA
Daren
1 year ago
I know, it's surprising! Maybe smaller packages or food deliveries?
DA
Dallas
1 year ago
D) 61%
WA
Wai
1 year ago
C) 51%
AR
Aretha
1 year ago
B) 31%
JO
Joseph
1 year ago
D) 61%
MA
Maile
1 year ago
A) 21%
JO
Jonell
1 year ago
C) 51%
PA
Paris
1 year ago
B) 31%
LA
Latricia
1 year ago
A) 21%
AN
Anglea
1 year ago
I think the answer is C) 51%.
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Shala
1 year ago
I'm gonna go with 51% - that sounds like a pretty reasonable estimate for goods that could be shifted to bikes.
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Filiberto
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards 61%, but 51% does sound like a reasonable estimate as well.
GL
Glendora
1 year ago
I agree, 51% seems like a realistic number for goods that could be transported by bicycles.
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Geoffrey
1 year ago
I think 51% is a good estimate too. Bikes can really help reduce emissions and congestion.