Traveling by bicycle is a sustainable scenario for the human environment. Whether for business, leisure, or simply running errands, riding a bike is by its very nature one of the most sustainable forms of transportation, used by millions worldwide on a daily basis.
As the only truly human powered vehicle. Riding a bicycle requires no fossil fuel. According to the US EPA, American car owners drive an average of 40 miles per day. If they rode a bicycle instead, they would save on average 14 gallons of gas (and over $45) each week. Many petroleum sources are located in environmentally sensitive of politically unstable areas, and the more we can do as a culture to reduce our dependence, the more sustainable we become.
Bicycle riding also burns around 500 calories per hour, keeps tons of greenhouse gas emissions from escaping into the environment, and bicyclists experience the world at a pace that's more resonant with nature. Communities that encourage non-motorized transportation enjoy more human interaction, less pollution and overall healthier lifestyles. This in turn makes the communities desirable and they get to enjoy the economic benefits that come from that desirability.
People who bike ride sustain the environment and they sustain; both physically and mentally. The way forward for not only our country but the world is through more responsible, sustained use of limited capital and resources. Bicycling is a great way to travel on that sustainable journey.
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Saw four BikeLids in the Chelsea neighborhood (http://localecologist.blogspot.com/2009/09/bikelid.html).
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