How Bikes Can Save Us [INFOGRAPHIC]
Thomas A HawkPublished: 22 Apr, 2012
1 min read
It's no secret that Americans love their cars. We buy them, we drive them, we like them. But as gas prices increase, foreign dependency on oil is viewed more critically and controversies like the Gulf oil spill and Keystone XL dominant headlines, it's interesting to examine solutions. One are bicycles. Highly popular modes of transportation in many areas of Europe, the United States could be prime area for the growth of bikes. Check out the infographic below to learn more about the health, environmental and economic benefits of bikes:
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