genman

I believe there is a correlation between places that are bicycle friendly and those that have a large number of bicycles on the road. That is to say, if there were twice as many cyclists on the road, there would be a similar increase in road safety. And once there is a critical number of people on the road, the government likely would support better roads for bicyclists. And increased safety increases the number of cyclists.

Therefore, my argument is that increased popularity ultimately benefits my cycling experience.

The question then becomes, how might the goverment encourage more cycling:

1. No sales tax or tax credit for cycle used for commuting. There is a Hybrid Vehicle tax credit, why not one for a bicycle?
2. Regular school bicycle trips around town, on surface streets. Students can then learn about proper road safety.
3. Cities discouraging parking of cars or on busy roads, for more room and cycling safety.
4. Road improvement projects that consider cyclist usage.