Bicycling Magazine ranks Seattle #4 in the nation when it comes to Bike Friendly cities. Here’s what they have to say about the reason for such a high ranking.
Seattle has a 10-year, $240-million bike master plan that seeks to triple the number of journeys made by bike and add 450 miles of bike paths.
Minneapolis, Portland, and Boulder, CO took the top three spots. The magazine has also published a list of bike routes around the Seattle area submitted by readers.
5 responses so far ↓
1 Schnooze // Apr 8, 2010 at 10:55 am
I wonder if anyone from B.M. has actually ridden a bike in Seattle?… It might look good on paper, but commuting in this city can be pretty sh!tty. The mere gestures of increased signage and documented bicycle “routes” don't make things any safer, frankly.
2 Mike // Apr 8, 2010 at 2:16 pm
@ Schnooze. Sure, we got a long way to go. But have you ever tried to ride your bike in Dallas? Try that, then you'll realize how good we've got it.
3 Schnooze // Apr 8, 2010 at 3:25 pm
@Mike - I haven't had the pleasure, but your comment is well-taken.
4 tiktok // Apr 19, 2010 at 8:57 am
Anyone hating on biking here in Seattle has never ridden in the rest of country on a regular basis. Relatively speaking, Seattle's paradise, which may say more about the rest of the country than it does Seattle.
5 Gold and Silver Jewellery // Apr 19, 2010 at 12:16 pm
I have not ridden in Seattle but it is great that there is a plan in place to increase the journey's by bike it is healthy and environmentally friendly.
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