Cars and Bikes Can Mix, When the Rules of the Road Are Clear – Make driving cars less desirable and alternatives more appealing

Learning to share the road safely is especially important in light of efforts to reduce the nation’s energy needs and greenhouse gases and to increase energy expenditure by overweight Americans. More and more people are riding their bikes to work or for exercise, and cities are frantically trying to keep up by building bike paths on or alongside of roadways.

By JANE E. BRODY

Full Story: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/05/health/05brod.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1&adxnnl=0&adxnnlx=1181131768-vMY6em0r9XD+paOyjS/SfQ&oref=slogin

(Thanks to Bob Jaffe for passing this story along. Russ)

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If you’re interested in the bike environment in Missoula, please attend the upcoming City Club Missoula luncheon – "City Club Missoula-The Future Of Bicycling In Missoula, 6/15, Missoula" http://matr.net/article-24220.html

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Pedestrians And Bicyclists Vie For Sidewalk Space

Chicago officials are renewing an ordinance to discourage cyclists from riding on some of the city’s sidewalks, while bike advocates argue the city isn’t doing enough to make the streets safe for both pedestrians and bike riders.

Full Story: http://www.suntimes.com/news/transportation/413055,CST-NWS-bikeban04.article

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Using Congestion To Get People Out Of Their Cars

While many smart growth advocates embrace the idea of allowing congestion to worsen to encourage the public to drive less, a recent opinion column argues the strategy can only work if good alternatives to driving exist.

Full Story: http://www.ajc.com/opinion/content/opinion/stories/2007/06/04/0604edgridlock.html