Ten Most Bike-Friendly Cities in the U.S.
With the price of gas steadily on the rise, more Americans are looking for alternative ways to work around their home towns . Search For some, this means that most public transport while for others, investing in a bike is the best option. In recent years, motorcycle culture has seen a huge wave in the United States with more people decide to bike to work than ever before. Local governments, county and bike activism groups are give the policies and the creation of new routes, expanding bike paths, building bicycle rails and much more! Why cycling is suddenly so popular? In addition to the large practice It is cheaper (no insurance, investing less) and does not produce a single ounce of pollution of our atmosphere.
Bicycling magazine has the best bike cities in the United States rounded and we know why:
1. Minneapolis, MN
Although this may seem a surprising choice # 1, is a great city Minneapolis by cyclists than any resident will tell you. In addition to more than 120 miles of bicycle paths and facilities, Minneapolis also offers plenty of indoor bike park your bike from to protect a bad weather, and many other bike-friendly incentives. Hundreds of people riding to work even in the dead of winter and the city of 5.7 Wed Midtown Greenway, a urban loop for cyclists, contributes to make Minneapolis the internet for bicycle commuters. The Midtown Bike Center has a workshop with everything you need from new bicycle tubes for portable bicycle pump to shower and storage space for bikes in the inner city. Did we mention 34 miles of road biking trails and over 50 miles of hiking trails?
2. Portland, OR
This City has a bicycle tour mecca for decades been associated for its bike trails and paths can be through the various neighborhoods, commute commuter car to avoid completely, as well as innovative programs The bike-only install areas at traffic signals and give out free bike lights. The city also initiated the Create-a-Commuter program, the low-cost commuter bikes available makes them less affluent residents of the city. These wheels are fitted with a wheel Helmet, bike lock, pump, and maps. With offers about 10% of the city regularly commuting by bicycle (a feat in our car-dependent nation), Portland and over 250 miles of trails, paths and lanes. In the past 20 years bike without increasing the number of crashes has quadrupled!
3. Boulder, CO
This city strives to educate its citizens about the safety and benefits of cycling and bike maintenance. Boulder has a variety of public programs available to teach people about the release of the road with cars fitted with a bike with lights and other necessary equipment and much more. This City has large has long been a popular destination for health-oriented because of its mountain Biking culture, fresh air and outdoor sports. The city is investing 15% of its transportation budget to bicycle lanes and create other bicycle-friendly infrastructure.
4. Seattle, WA
Every day, thousands of Seattle residents bike, despite the incessant drizzle, the city known for work. In addition to bike paths lead to stations Light and make commuting by public transport easier and more slender, the city has a 10-year, $ 240,000,000 Master Plan, in addition to 450 miles of bike paths Add hopes of improving the general conditions of cycling in the city.
5. Eugene, OR
Similar to Portland, Eugene was at the top the car-free movement of more and more city residents have to decide, bike on the Emerald City three major urban trails instead of driving around. The city also provides ample Bicycle parking, extensive bike paths that are lit for better visibility, and the Smart Ways to School "program.
6. San Francisco, CA
The Golden Gate city boasts some 40,000 bicycle commuters and over 60 miles of roads and trails throughout the city. The BART allows bikes on board, allowing easier access to public transport for cyclists and streamlining cross-town trips transport. The city also offers a bicycle shuttle across the Bay Bridge during rush hour. The city Board of Supervisors has many elected officials, backed by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, so that cyclists' needs continue to be a top priority. Designated Street lanes and traffic lights make this city one of the safest large cities by bike
7. Madison, WI
Since 1975 Madison has continuously Bike paths and plans developed. Madison currently has over 30 miles off the road cycling routes in addition to 30 mile road lanes and a 120 mile of bike routes with plenty of cross-linked Sign!
8. NYC, NY
NYC was in the past as a city unfriendly to cyclists and dangerous for cycling, but in recent years, new Developments have turned NYC into a welcoming place for cyclists. Greenways throughout the city and car-free Central Park offer pleasant bike ride through the bustling metropolis and Communities like Brooklyn and Queens have plenty of biking opportunities. April's Five Borough Bike Tour includes 30 000 cyclists and 42 miles of car-free riding!
9. Tucson, AZ
Year-round sunshine and warm weather makes the perfect bike Tucson location. In addition, 700 miles designated bike paths and new rules that say that all new road construction and reconstruction must Tucson bike paths and quickly became a biking paradise. The Tucson area has almost 500 miles of bicycle lanes and paths and have just their fourth bicycle-pedestrian bridge completed.
10. Chicago, IL
2015 Chicago will be the most friendly to cyclists in the U.S. Mayors Richard M. Daley. The mayor puts his money where his mouth is by regularly cycling itself! Chicago currently offers over 300 miles of bike lanes and paths and also hosts an annual "Bike the Drive" car-free ride that ends with a free concert!
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