Leading by Example, by Bill Richardson: on Environment


Invest in bike lanes & commuter bike facilities

European nations are continuing to invest in bike lanes and facilities. While Congress is funding “bridges to nowhere” in its huge, pork-laden annual highway bills, cities in Europe are working to get beyond car culture. It seems inconceivable that the US would implement a strategy to get people onto bikes, even though they are healthy, affordable, eco-friendly and a great alternative to vehicles. But isn’t this something we should consider along with public transportation and more efficient vehicles?

Places like London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Paris have wet winters, like many of our cities. Yet people bike and are happy about it. There are bike lanes so riders don’t have to worry about car conflicts. There are huge bike parking lots near train stations and commercial centers. This kind of investment makes tremendous long-term sense. I won’t accept the shibboleth that Americans won’t ride their bikes to work. If they could do so safely and conveniently, many would commute by bicycle regularly.

Source: Leading by Example, by Bill Richardson, p. 99-100 Oct 26, 2007

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    How We Can Inspire an Energy and Security Revolution,
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