Stefann
06-24-2007, 06:35 PM
This is probably my favorite stay vocal campaign.
Do you own a bike? Do your legs work? Well then you should ride your bike.. EVERYWHERE. I know that this may not be entirely possible. Even in a city like Pittsburgh, there are some roads that just are not safe to ride on, but there's almost always a way around it.
Story time- One of the most positive influences I've encountered this year was when I met my boyfriend. He does not own a car. He purposely got rid of his car and owns a few bicycles. He rides to work all year. When it's just too bad in the winter, he takes a bus, which is less evil than driving a car. Because of him, I now ride my bike almost everywhere... including the store. That's what big messenger bags are for!
I'm glad to see that Pittsburgh is taking a step in the right direction: they have recently painted a bike lane on Liberty in the Bloomfield area. There are a few other areas that already have a bike lane, and I hear that there's plans for more. And if the hills sound like less than an awesome time, think of it as a challenge and a way to get some great exercise.
I was recently in Boston for a few days, and after seeing the number of people on bikes and using public transportation, it made me want to move there, almost entirely for that.
So in conclusion, a huge thumbs up to stay vocal and to anyone else who is trying to make a positive change. Anyone else reading care to share any stories?
Do you own a bike? Do your legs work? Well then you should ride your bike.. EVERYWHERE. I know that this may not be entirely possible. Even in a city like Pittsburgh, there are some roads that just are not safe to ride on, but there's almost always a way around it.
Story time- One of the most positive influences I've encountered this year was when I met my boyfriend. He does not own a car. He purposely got rid of his car and owns a few bicycles. He rides to work all year. When it's just too bad in the winter, he takes a bus, which is less evil than driving a car. Because of him, I now ride my bike almost everywhere... including the store. That's what big messenger bags are for!
I'm glad to see that Pittsburgh is taking a step in the right direction: they have recently painted a bike lane on Liberty in the Bloomfield area. There are a few other areas that already have a bike lane, and I hear that there's plans for more. And if the hills sound like less than an awesome time, think of it as a challenge and a way to get some great exercise.
I was recently in Boston for a few days, and after seeing the number of people on bikes and using public transportation, it made me want to move there, almost entirely for that.
So in conclusion, a huge thumbs up to stay vocal and to anyone else who is trying to make a positive change. Anyone else reading care to share any stories?