4 things U.S. college towns could teach planners about biking


by Michael Andersen, Bike Portland

Here's a secret you won't hear often: The United States has many cities where biking is far more popular than in Portland.
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Davis, Calif. - 19.1% of workers commute by bike
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Universities breed 20-minute neighborhoods.
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Universities create car-free spaces.
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Universities use public spaces to enable density.
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Universities charge for auto parking.
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by B' Spokes

Like most people I live a hectic life and who has the time for much exercise? Thanks to xtracycle now I do. By using my bike for daily activities I can get things done and get an hour plus work out in 15 minutes extra of my time, not a bad deal and beats taking the extra time going to the gym. In case you are still having trouble being motivated; the National Center of Disease Control says that inactivity is the #2 killer in the United States just behind smoking. ( http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/bb_nutrition/ ) Get out there and start living life! I can carry home a full shopping cart of groceries, car pool two kids or just get lost in the great outdoors camping for a week. Well I got go, another outing this weekend.
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