The 'Loop' Will Bring Comfortable Active Transportation to Dubai
Rahul Kalvapalle — February 2, 2023 — Eco
References: urb.ae & arabianbusiness
The city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is well and truly looking to grow its reputation as a centre of urban cycling with the advent of 'Loop,' a 93-km cycling path that will benefit from being totally climate-controlled in order to protect cyclists and pedestrians alike from the brutal summer heat.
Designed by a local studio by the name of Urb, this cycling path is envisioned as being ensconced within a raised structure that will benefit from glazed sheathings and climate-controlled technology. In order to address concerns about the extent of energy required to cool a massive bike path, Urb has taken the laudable step of dedicating itself to the use of renewable energy for climate-control elements.
In addition to providing a safe space for active transportation, this cycling path will also benefit from generous trees and plants, making for an enjoyable and vibrant environment to enjoy all year round.
Image Credit: Urb
Designed by a local studio by the name of Urb, this cycling path is envisioned as being ensconced within a raised structure that will benefit from glazed sheathings and climate-controlled technology. In order to address concerns about the extent of energy required to cool a massive bike path, Urb has taken the laudable step of dedicating itself to the use of renewable energy for climate-control elements.
In addition to providing a safe space for active transportation, this cycling path will also benefit from generous trees and plants, making for an enjoyable and vibrant environment to enjoy all year round.
Image Credit: Urb
Trend Themes
1. Climate-controlled Cycling Paths - The rise of climate-controlled cycling paths presents an opportune moment for innovators to leverage renewable energy and green infrastructure for a comfortable and sustainable urban infrastructure.
2. Urban Cycling Infrastructure - The intensifying demand for urban cycling infrastructure presents an opportunity for businesses to develop innovative solutions for sustainable and healthy transportation.
3. Renewable Energy Technologies - The growth of renewable energy technologies presents an opportunity for businesses to leverage renewable energy for climate-control systems in urban infrastructure projects like cycling paths.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Infrastructure - The rise of climate-controlled cycling paths presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies working in sustainable infrastructure sectors like renewable energy and green building technologies.
2. Transportation - The intensifying demand for urban cycling infrastructure presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the transportation sector to develop sustainable and multimodal transportation solutions.
3. Smart Cities - Climate-controlled cycling paths are a manifestation of the emergence of smart cities, presenting innovative opportunities for companies in IoT and sustainable urban planning technologies.
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