Topic – Biking
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Mayor Parker promises better bikeability
Should feel safe riding solo
Houston Mayor Annise Parker joined hundreds of two-wheeled commuters during Bike to Work Day, and advocated for a more bikable city.
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Examining the health impacts of transportation decisions
New paper released
A newly released paper questions why health impacts aren't always considered when evaluating transportation projects and policies.
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American youth using bikes and buses over cars
US PIRG report shows
Many young Americans are choosing bikes and buses over cars, as shown by a new report on travel preferences released by the US Public Interest Research Group.
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Bike to work day scheduled for April 13
First of three events
Houston's first bike to work day of 2012 will take place on April 13th.
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Seattle reaping benefits of a street’s redesign
Collision rate dropped 23%
One street in Seattle has seen a 23% drop in collision after retrofitting its design to be more bike friendly.
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City of Houston bike commuters increased 62% in 5 years
More commuters than Austin
Bicycle commuters in the City of Houston increased by 62% over the last five years to 4,393 people, 151 more than commute by bike in the City of Austin.
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Bicycle friendly cities are happier, wealthier
Bike safety = healthier people
American cities that are safer and more comfortable for biking contain healthier and happier people, according to Richard Florida analysis.
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