As Gas Prices Rise, Bicycling Becomes a Solution

Interesting bit from the news wires, it would be great to see an increase.  I hope the ABC bike counts which are happening will reflect a rise.

As Gas Prices Rise, Bicycling Becomes a Solution

President of Nation’s Largest Unified Bicycling Movement, Peopleforbikes.org, Reiterates the Benefits of Biking

BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As U.S. gas prices skyrocket to near record 2008 levels, people around the country are looking for ways to reduce their gasoline use. While clean energy solutions should be an answer for America in the long term, bicycling offers an immediate solution. Riding a bike for short trips is an instant fuel and money saver that also provides many other benefits for individuals and their communities.

“If people can’t ride a bike to work, they can still use this gas-free form of transportation for other trips they make”

When gas prices last peaked in 2008, bike riding increased 15 percent nationwide and grew 23 percent in the 31 largest bike-friendly cities. The good news is that the federal government has invested more than $2 billion in new bike facilities and programs since then. As a result, bike riding has become easier and safer nationwide. Bike riding participation numbers, particularly in big cities, continue to show steady growth. Conditions are ripe for an even bigger move to bicycling this year.

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