Wow! I'm sure there are some "politics" involved in scoring this rating, but it's a nice feather in our cap.

I've said time and time again that the New York area -- not just the city, but LI, Westchester, and Upstate -- has really improved its bicycle friendliness and dedication to bicycle trails and on-street lanes in the past decade. I'm really enjoying exploring all the new bikeway options available, and I am very grateful for the simple painted bike route I ride to work almost every day.

Congratulations to us, and be sure to reward the elected officials who made it happen.