Memo to Rand Paul: Want Bridges in Better Shape? Invest in Cycling

Travel on Portland's Hawthorne Bridge increased by 20 percent between 1991 and 2008, but because the increase was mostly cyclists and pedestrians, motor vehicle traffic stayed flat, extending the life of the bridge. Image: Bike Portland
Forget that it represents a tiny fraction of the transportation budget. Or that it improves health and safety. The major [...]

Source: http://streetsblog.net/2011/10/28/memo-to-rand-paul-want-bridges-in-better-shape-invest-in-cycling/

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