The Cheapest, Easiest Way To Move People

Washington area governments are promoting bicycling for commuting as a means to fight congested roads and pollution.

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December 17, 2002, 9:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"With money tight, roads jammed and pollution at unhealthy levels, Washington area governments are promoting bicycling more than at any time since the 1970s. And not just for leisurely weekend rides on scenic paths...Area officials are dusting off 30-year-old bike plans and drafting new ones. Leaders across the region are looking to create a regionwide biking network by filling in the gaps where bike trails or lanes designated for cyclists suddenly end."

Thanks to The Practice of New Urbanism

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