Monday, April 26, 2010

National Network of Bike Trails?


"A quiet revolution is starting in the world of transportation. 
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently announced what he's calling a "sea change" in transportation policy: He wants to make biking as important as driving...."(click here to read/listen to the rest of the story)

2 comments:

Salem Breakfast on Bikes said...

Isn't this exciting! Here's more on Secretary LaHood's blog - he links bicycle transportation to military readiness, as well. He underscores that "even for those folks who have no interest in bicycling, this relatively low investment actually pays dividends for those who still choose to drive. Everybody wins."

Who can't get behind that?

KandN said...

Exactly!
I had to pick myself up off the floor when I saw/heard this online. It's been so long since the USA has had such a long range, forward thinker as a secretary of anything.