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As DC Mayor Adrian Fenty said, “”This country is finally catching up to our European and other neighbors in their commitment to bicycling.”
But don’t get me wrong: There will always be cars and trucks on America’s roadways–and DOT will always be committed to keeping America’s roadways the safest and most efficient in the world. Mayor Fenty made this point effectively, saying, “We believe there is room here for everyone–on four wheels, two wheels and on foot.”
Sidewalks and bike lanes are also relatively inexpensive to create. And, despite their visibility and positive impact, these projects are using a very small part of our nation’s transportation spending. They are simply part of a cleaner, greener future in American transportation.
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In his remarks, Rep. Blumenauer made a terrific point, reminding motorists that, “A bike is really a driver’s best friend. Because every bike you see cruising down one of these lanes is one less car to compete with in traffic, one less bit of congestion, one less driver buying fuel.”
But it was Rep. Oberstar who may have had the best line of the day: “Bicyclists aren’t burning hydrocarbons; we’re burning carbohydrates!”
https://fastlane.dot.gov/2010/06/its-official-bike-lanes-open-down-americas-main-street.htmloldId.20100624112414849
