This series of graphics shows which states do the most for bicycle commuters, and which states have the most bicycle commuters.
"One key aspect of creating smarter, more liveable cities is to create more complete streets that are friendlier to bikers. A pretty good indicator of how well cities are doing at this is how many people are willing to brave a commute on their bikes. This infographic shows, by state, what percent of commuters use bikes, and then breaks down the 10 most popular bike cities."
California, Florida and New York have some of the highest figures in the country.
FULL STORY: Graphic: The Cities and States Doing the Best for Bike Commuters
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