Washington is once again the most bicycle friendly state in the country according to the League of American Bicyclists. It’s the fifth year in a row Washington has received the distinction.
“We’re encouraged to see significant progress in top states like Washington …,” league president Andy Clarke said in a prepared statement. “But, as the scores clearly highlight, there’s much work to be done in critical areas like infrastructure and funding. Overall, we see states – and especially state Departments of Transportation and state legislatures – lagging behind cities and the expectations of local cyclists, despite the many well-documented benefits of a more active lifestyle.”
Read more: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/adventure/2012/05/22/washington-named-top-bike-friendly-state-again/
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