mattm59
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I am for bikes. I'm for long rides and short rides. I'm for commuting to work, weekend rides, racing, riding to school, or just a quick spin around the block. I believe that no matter how I ride, biking makes me happy and is great for my health, my community and the environment we all share. That is why I am pledging my name in support of a better future for bicycling—one that is safe and fun for everyone. By uniting my voice with a million others, I believe that we can make our world a better place to ride.
How do bike paths impact interstate commerce?I view this more as one of the many ways we can improve this countries transportation system, making it easier for people to bike commute and get around without cars. Without the funding the existing stuff is likely to suffer. I support the cause. Yes, it would be better to have private money funding these types of projects, but if this country is going to get serious about cutting our reliance on oil, this along with lots of other more sustainable modes of transportation are important in the long term.
How do bike paths impact interstate commerce?
I'm not saying it shouldn't be done, just saying it shouldn't be done at the federal level. Furthermore, just because we like bikes, doesn't mean we shouldn't be objective. Is building more paths really the more cost effective option? Or better driver education, making the existing roads safer? Tighter enforcement of the 3' law? Is there any actual payoff at all? Honestly, I see no reason for more bike paths in most of CT. The roads
The resistance the cycling community is showing here is a good example of why we have budget problems in this country. You can cut anything unless it hits me.