Click on the title of this post to check out an article recently written about the problems being had of bicycles receiving equal treatment on the roads of America. Recently L.A. as a city considered what they are referring as the Cyclists' Bill of Rights. The article brings up a few good points that need to be considered, pondered upon and addressed. I think this is a movement that will generate a lot of response, honestly both good and bad.
Some major cities, notably Seattle, are considering instituting bike taxes through licensing in order to generate more revenue for the city. That money would be used (hopefully) exclusively to build and improve bike paths throughout the city and create way-stations throughout the downtown areas of the cities for commuters. If we can be assured that that will indeed be the case, i think that a tax would not be a good idea.
Just a few thoughts. Interesting, i think...
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A recent poll in USAToday shows people are really warming up to having bike lanes and safer areas for bikes all over the country. I think it will take time, but with our economy there will soon be too many bike commuters for the system to ignore.
By the way, have been waiting and waiting and waiting for more installments on your site. I miss them. I love you. Later, MOM
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