I just read this article about a proposal to require bike storage in all new construction throughout New York, and the idea really makes me smile. Last spring when I was looking to buy a bike, the warning I heard most from other cyclists was that bikes are stolen nonstop in the city. I was frustrated that my office building was so unaccommodating, and that was a big part of why I opted for the more expensive foldable bike that I ultimately bought (better storage in a small apartment was obviously the other reason). To have a secure place to park my bike both in an apartment building and at a workplace would go along way toward allowing more New Yorkers to ride. And the more of us there are on the streets, the safer riding will become.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
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I like it! And the comments at the bottom of the article about no one using the bike lanes and blaming bikes for the traffic congestion - priceless! Does just make ya shake your head some days, doesn't it?
Did I tell you that Tim bought a folding bike too? That was his early Christmas/birthday present... :D His bike ride from home to work is only 5 minutes (all downhill) and it's only 5 minutes to Gabe's kindergarten as well. Pretty sweet, hunh?
That's great that Tim got a bike! I can't wait for it to warm up enough for me to ride again.
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