Big-City Values » Value of the Day http://www.bigcityvalues.com A Community-Organized Site Devoted to the Great Ideals of Big Cities Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:35:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Value of the Day – Commuting by Bike http://www.bigcityvalues.com/2008/09/value-of-the-day-commuting-by-bike/ http://www.bigcityvalues.com/2008/09/value-of-the-day-commuting-by-bike/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:00:39 +0000 liljimmi http://www.bigcityvalues.com/?p=114 Today I rode my bike to work. This past weekend I rode my bike to the grocery store to buy some food for the house. I love riding my bike in the city.

I love the big city value of supporting car-free modes of transportation. People walk, bike, take public transportation and use services like Philly Car Share. We have bike clubs, running clubs, and official and unofficial rides and races of all kinds. Not only is it healthier to walk or ride a bike, but it saves money and the environment.

Tracy
BCV Headquarters

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Mia
BCV Headquarters

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