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How Much Street Space: Car vs Bus vs Bicycle

6.29.10 4:30 PM EDT By Ben Popken

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This poster, said to be from Munich’s transportation department, shows how much street space it takes to transport the same amount of people via car, bus, and bicycle. It seems that if you choose buses or bicycles there’s more room for lederhosen parades.

[via How We Drive]

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6.29.10By Ben Popken

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