12 Bike Friendly Cities in the World
A bike friendly city is one that does not leave bicyclers competing with motor vehicles. It makes it easy for pedestrians to get up on two wheels and save money on gas, car insurance and more. Moreover, it helps citizens get and stay healthy while promoting the air quality of the city and it’s a great way for tourists to explore a new destination. By and large, these bike friendly cities are doing themselves a favor. wikipedia/nati_fg Bogota is notorious for its traffic congestion. It is just hard to get around without getting jammed. That is, unless people decide to use its massive bicycling system, which would likely solve the problem if enough people did just that. As of 2013, the city has 377 km (234 miles) worth of bike paths and lanes. It ranks among the most extensive on the planet, largely thanks to the removal of parking spots on the sides of many roads to promote bicycling and discourage car use. wikipedia/Steve Morgan Portland is one of the leading cities in the Uni...