Portland Wants To Be Even More Bike-Friendly

Already one of the nation’s most bike-friendly cities, Portland, Oregon, is looking to update its bicycle master plan to make cycling even more attractive in the city.

By Jennifer Anderson

Full Story: http://www.portlandtribune.com/news/story.php?story_id=118488987395788100

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Paris Embraces New Bike Rental Program

To reduce traffic congestion and parking shortage, Paris launched a bike rental program similar to one implemented in other European cities. After its first week, an average of 45,000 bikes have been rented every day.

By Marjorie Miller, Times Staff Writer

Full Story: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-bikes22jul22,0,2022739.story