Economics of cycling

[PamNY]

This is a really good article (http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/04/the-bicycle-dividend/?hp) from the NY Times.

I haven't had time to read all the linked articles but it looks promising.

[KnottedYet]

"I wish there were more bike ladies. Perhaps we would have strength in numbers. Get up, get out and go!"

I like this quote from the comments section... :p

[salsabike]

That IS really good. I appreciate an article that has facts and a calm tone!

[pll]

Great article! And the linked rebuttal by The Economist to the Cassidy rant in the New Yorker is a great read, too.... "from an economic perspective". :D

[TrekTheKaty]

"For bicyclists, increased numbers often lead to increased safety. As bike paths on roads attract larger numbers of cyclists, the chance of car-related accidents declines, promoting further use. Safety appears to be a major factor for women in particular."

This is definitely true in our little suburb of St Louis. I am less likely to be crowded on my normal route because: they've gotten used to be being there or because that bike rack indicates they ride themselves.

[Crankin]

I liked this article. It was positive and so were the comments.