Can Ho Chi Minh City Become a Cycling Paradise?
The following story is penned by Australian Ray Kuschert, a long-time resident and cycling enthusiast in Ho Chi Minh City, at the request of Tuoi Tre News. The piece offers insights and advice on how to make the metropolis greener and more sustainable. Transforming Ho Chi Minh City into a ‘green city’ is no overnight endeavor. The world’s leading eco-friendly cities have embarked on this journey decades ago, and now it’s time for Ho Chi Minh City to seize the opportunity and make a significant leap forward in environmental initiatives. My vision of a Green City involves everyone playing their part in making daily choices that collectively contribute to a greener future. This encompasses everything from the products we purchase to the design of our homes and workplaces. For instance, if each of the nine million private vehicle owners in the city reduced their weekly driving distance by just 1km, we’d collectively save a remarkable nine million kilometers every week. Considering the a...