bike junkie

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08 January 2009

28 Reasons to Bike

Carlton Reid with Bike Biz and Quickrelase.tv posted this on Twitter. I thought it cool enough to repost on my blog.

28 Reasons to Bike
Increase in local property values.
Correlation with Overall Wealth.
Less Public Money Is Needed To Create a High Quality Transportation System.
High-Tech Business Is Attracted by a Perceived Better Quality of Life
Improved Personal Finances
Better Physical Health
Better Mental and Emotional Health
Fewer Overweight and Obese Citizens
More Free Time
More Beauty
Greater Mobility
Inclusion of Senior Citizens
More Equitable Living for Low Income Earners
Increased Sense of Community
Individual Opportunities for Safer Travel
Less Congested Roads
Safer, Quieter Neighborhoods
More Resources for Public Use
Enhanced and More Credible Metropolitan Image
Better Air Quality
Visually More Appealing Metropolitan Area
Cleaner Surface and Ground Water
Quieter City
Slowed Pace of Global Warming
More Sustainable Lifestyle
Recognition for Leadership in Sound Environmental Policy
Readiness for Other Environmental Initiatives
Enhanced Quality of Life for Women
Posted by Bike Junkie at 5:39 AM
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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Like you really need a "Reason to Bike" !!!?!

08 January, 2009 15:43

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