Government now smiles on American bicyclists
The federal government shifts policy and funds to make cycling a practical travel option. Agencies plan bike trails and lanes, repurpose rail rights of way, and fund bike lockers and transit connections. Costs per mile for bike paths are far lower than highway builds, signaling growing support for bicycling as a health and environmental measure.
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Washington
UPI
Congress
Environmental Protection Agency
National Endowment For the Arts
Bicycle riding shifts from hobby to commuting in America
The article traces the bicycle’s rise from toy to transit as more Americans bike for daily travel. It highlights rising bike usage, urban planning shifts toward bike friendly roads, and government actions including proposed funding and studies on energy conservation and obstacle removal.
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Davis
Calif
Bicycle Manufacturers Association
Council On Fitness and Sports
America
U.S
Henry Ford
Glenn Olds
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Rape Crisis Service 24-hour Emergency Information
24 hour information and referral service provided by Rape Crisis Service. Contact number 398-3955 for emergency help, resources, and support options.
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Rape Crisis Service
New programs boost biking across the nation
Agencies and cities accelerate cycling initiatives from Lake Tahoe to Minnesota to New York, with plans for bike trails, long bikeways, bike lanes, and parking facilities. The government funds and private efforts target railbeds, lockers, and expanded infrastructure to promote bicycling nationwide.
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Washington
UPI
U.S. Forest Service
Lake Tahoe
Nevada
Minnesota
Los Angeles
General Services Administration
New York City
Edward Koch
Metro
Interior Department
Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service
Safety minded Hawkeye riders push helmet use in commute
Larry Reeve and Vern Rotert of Rockwell-Cossins work daily as Hawkeye Bicycle Association members and advocate helmet use. They ride through Cedar Rapids streets, favoring center lane riding for visibility, with an 85 mile Tour de Cedar Bluffs scheduled from Bever Park at 8 a.m. Sunday.
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Vern Rotert
Second St
Marion
Hawkeye Bicycle Association
Rockwell-Collins
Collins
Vern
Larry
Cedar Bluffs
Bever Park
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