Give Up the Gas

Recently New York City restricted seven miles of urban street for bicycle-only traffic. The “Summer Streets” event lasted only six hours, but it will be repeated two more times this month. By most accounts, the first outing was a great success.

As someone who loves her bicycle, I would be thrilled if it were easier and safer to get around on two wheels. I am not alone, according to the founders of Bicycle City, a group of ecological designers, environmentalists, architects and others who are planning eco-friendly communities, where cars are rarely used, around the globe. Find out if your city or town is on the list of potential locations for Bicycle City. Then tune up your two-wheeler and spread the news.