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Bicycles per 1,000
people in the United States (mid-1990s) |
385
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In Germany
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588
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In the Netherlands
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1,000
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Percent of urban
travel accounted for by cycling in the United States (1995) |
1
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Percent in Germany
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12
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Percent in the Netherlands
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28
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Percent of adults
that are obese in the United States (2003) |
30.6
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Percent in Germany
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12.9
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Percent in the Netherlands
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10.0
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Total spending on
health as percent of GDP in the United States (2002) |
14.6
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Percent in Germany
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10.9
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Percent in the Netherlands
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8.8
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Persons per hour that
one meter-width-equivalent right-of-way can carry, by mode: |
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Auto in mixed traffic
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170
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Bicycle
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1,500
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Bus in mixed traffic
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2,700
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Pedestrian
|
3,600
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Suburban railway
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4,000
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Energy used per
passenger-mile (calories): |
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Auto
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1,860
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Bus
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920
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Rail
|
885
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Foot
|
100
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Bicycle
|
35
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BikeTown to give away 50 bikes in Baltimore!
How Would the Gift of a Bike Change Your Life?
Baltimore has been named a Bicycling BikeTown!
Now entering its fourth year, BikeTown continues to bring the spirit of cycling to thousands of people nationwide. You
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Baltimore City Bicycle Master Plan
The Baltimore City Bicycle Master Plan will be presented to the Baltimore City Planning Commission for Commission Adoption on Thursday,
May 4, 2006 at 1:30 PM in the Pheobe B. Stanton Boardroom at 417 E Fayette St, 8th Floor, Baltimore, MD.
This is the action that will make the Master Plan official city policy.Final Baltimore City Bicycle Master Plan documents and maps are available on the Comprehensive Master Plan website (www.liveearnplaylearn.com/Publications/BaltimoreCityBicycleMasterPlan/tabid/98/Default.aspx).
Individuals are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting and have the opportunity to offer testimony. Written comments can be submitted
to:
Mr. Otis Rolley, III,
Director Department of Planning
417 E. Fayette Street,
8th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
Forest Park Bridge construction bike detour
Since this project is due to be completed in the spring of 2007 here is an alternate route from the Gwynns Falls Trail to points north (Dickeyville detour) https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=135665
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Baltimore Midnight Ridaz
This was posted on myspace. Just passing it along…..
Seriously, who doesn’t like to bike at night? "Baltimore Midnight Ridaz" is essentially a less political version of Critical Mass (people biking around in a big group) that happens after the sun goes down and the moon comes up. I went on a couple of the rides in L.A. and it was amazing! Now I want to transplant the idea in Baltimore, but need some people to do it…
The first ride is set for Friday, April 21st at 10:00 p.m.! Everyone should meet near the north end of the Safeway parking lot at 25th and Charles and we’ll decide on a route from there. It’s going to be tons of fun. Here’s what you should do…
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Baltimore: The City of Firsts
Besides this list: https://www.ci.baltimore.md.us/faq/firsts.html
Baltimore has a new first (at least in this state) in that it had the first Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting whose attendees ALL arrived by bike. This just goes to show you the level of dedication of those who are trying to make Baltimore a better place to bike (ether that or it was a really nice day yesterday.)
EcoFestival Schedule @ Middle Branch Park – April 22
Bike
to the EcoFestival: Ride leaves 11:00 AM from the Winans
Trailhead (T2
on map, directions at the bottom of this article)
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Peddling car-free, bike-friendly days for Baltimore
By Tom Dunkel
Sun reporter
Originally published April 2, 2006
Every Sunday, a 19th-century silence descends upon that mountain city. Some 75 miles of connecting streets are closed to traffic from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. As many as 2 million people pour forth to walk, cycle, Rollerblade, jog and simply socialize in communal peace.
No cars. No pollution. No gridlock. No roar of traffic.
"Ciclovia," as it’s known, is the world’s biggest block party, an urban transformation that borders on magical.
"It’s like everyone puts on a new suit of clothes," says Cantori.
A thought quickly ballooned in his brain: Why not export the idea to Maryland?
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Changing lives. One ride at a time – in Baltimore!
It’s true, bikes change lives… and communities and families too. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of BikeTown USA 2006. This year even more people will receive the gift of a bike and its life-changing powers.
To find out if you’re living in a BikeTown click on your state below, fill out the form and submit your essay. Remember, you’ll need to tell us how you would use a BikeTown bike to change your life.
If your essay is chosen, we’ll invite you to join us at the local Bike Town giveaway and get you on your way to experiencing the power of the pedal (and, having a little fun, too!).
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Bike stolen
looking for an old friend – 22
"lost" via smashing in the windows on my car…
a LeMond buenos aires road bike…
bright red with yellow, vertical "JCS" stickers on each side of the seat tube above the LeMond logo(added after photos below). yellow michelin tire in the front (also not visible below) and gray hutchinson in the rear on low spoke count wheels. full ultegra/9spd. size 55 cm. irreplaceable since full steel buenos models are no longer manufactured, plus sentimental value. please help, we’ve spent a lot of my favorite afternoons together.
this is in or around federal hill
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