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发帖数: 19210 | 1 http://www.businessinsider.com/13-reasons-you-should-bike-to-wo
Though the U.S. has seen 40 percent growth in bicycle commuters since 2000,
their numbers have yet to surpass 1 million. In contrast, there are 204
million personal vehicles on the road on a given day.
That's a shame.
Not only does biking to work have the potential to improve individuals'
health, wealth and standard of living, but the combination of more cyclists
and fewer cars on the road could give the entire country a much-needed boost
.
Here's why:
It is vastly cheaper than driving. Due to rising fuel costs and tire upkeep,
the cost of owning a car increased nearly 2 percent in 2012 to $8,946,
according to AAA. It costs just $308 per year to keep bikes in shape––
nearly 30 times less than cars, according to the Sierra Club: "If American
drivers were to make just one four-mile round trip each week with a bicycle
instead of a car, they would save nearly 2 billion gallons of gas. At $4 per
gallon, total savings would be $7.3 billion a year."
It's a free gym on wheels. When I started cycling two years ago, I started
shedding pounds almost instantly –– without all the hassle of paying for
and finding time to hit the gym. On average, bicycle commuters lose 13
pounds in their first year of cycling alone.
"[Bike commuting] can be a very effective cardiovascular benefit," says Lisa
Callahan, MD, of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. "If
you're overweight and start an exercise program, sometimes it's harder on
your joints because you are overweight ... so something like swimming or
biking that's not pounding on the joints can be a good thing."
You won't miss morning traffic jams. Americans spend more than 25 minutes
driving to work each day, according to the latest U.S. Census data, and
trips can take nearly twice as long in populous cities like New York and
Atlanta. Cycling could help you get there faster.
"Half of the working population in the U.S. commutes five miles or less to
work, with bike trips of three to five miles taking less time or the same
amount of time as commuting by car," writes Kiplinger editor Amanda Lilly.
You don't even have to own a bike. There's been a wave of new bike share
programs in major cities like Washington, D.C., Boston, Chicago and Miami,
which typically allow riders 30 to 45 minutes of free transportation for a
small annual fee. When New York City's bike share launches in Spring 2013,
annual memberships will cost $95 –– about $10 less than subway commuters
spend per month.
We could save hundreds of millions on healthcare expenses. "The most
important socio-economic impact of cycling lies in the area of health care,"
says Andy Clarke, president of the League of American Bicyclists. Nowhere
is that more clear than in Portland, Ore. A study published in the Journal
of Physical Activity and Health found that "during the next 30 years,
Portland’s residents could save as much as $594 million in health care
costs because of an investment into biking culture" and "fuel savings of $
143 to $218 million."
Businesses will save millions in lost productivity. A recent study by Dutch
economic think tank TNO found people who commuted to work by bike were less
likely to call in sick. "Commuting to work by bicycle by just 1 percent
could save [Denmark’s] employers approximately $34 million in lost
productivity from absenteeism," Oregon state rep. Earl Blumenhauer writes in
American Bicyclist. "That’s assuming a workforce of 7.1 million people.
The U.S. has more than 154 million people in its workforce."
It would make cycling safer for everyone. Much unlike cars, the more
bicycles on the road, the safer it becomes for cyclists, research shows. "It
's a virtuous cycle," Dr. Julie Hatfield, an injury expert from UNSW, says.
"The likelihood that an individual cyclist will be struck by a motorist
falls with increasing rate of bicycling in a community. And the safer
cycling is perceived to be, the more people are prepared to cycle."
You're way more likely to get sick taking the bus. Fresh air does a body
good. A recent study by the University of Nottingham found public transit
riders were "six times more likely to suffer from acute respiratory
infections," the New York Daily News reports. Supposedly, occasional riders
were even more at risk. Another study found a host of illness-causing
viruses lurking in passenger vehicles, including E. coli, salmonella, and
campylobacter, according to Safetyissues.com.
Uncle Sam will pay you to bike. Since January 2012, cyclist commuters have
been entitled to a $20 per month tax-free reimbursement for bike-related
expenses. This applies to workers who bike at least three days per week to
the office. Qualifying expenses include bike repairs and storage expenses,
according to the National Center for Transit Research.
Women could use the extra bone support. As women age, they become
increasingly susceptible to bone deterioration through osteoporosis. A team
of researchers from a Swedish university found middle-aged women were less
likely to sustain wrist fractures if they commuted by bike or participated
in other physical activities like walking.
You inhale more harmful exhaust in your car than on a bike. While fuel
emissions are bad news for any set of lungs, drivers are actually more
susceptible to harmful air than bicyclists. "Studies show you get the
biggest hit of the nasties when you’re inside a car," notes the Grist's
Umbra Frisk. "Sure, a personal Mobile Emissions Source [ie: cars] appears
hermetic, but it’s an illusion: MES occupants are very close to sucking on
the tailpipe of the MES just ahead of them. In a bus, riders’ lungs are a
bit above these sources. And bikers and pedestrians are on the outskirts."
You'll never have to worry about a parking spot again. Hundreds of major
companies have entered the American League of Bicyclists' "Bicycle Friendly
Business" program and cities like New York require commercial office
buildings by law to offer some sort of bike storage. Otherwise, invest in a
sturdy bike lock and all you need is a spare bike rack or street sign to
park your ride. Folding bikes are another useful option, as they can be
packed into a bag and stashed easily under a desk or a closet.
Our economy could use a boost. Cyclists in cities like Copenhagen have
become the poster children for the benefits of cycling, both at the micro-
and macroeconomic level. In its 2012 Bicycle Account, the city says bike
commuters generated savings ($0.42 for each mile biked) in just about every
way imaginable: lowered transportation costs, security, branding/tourism,
traffic infrastructure and public health. | i*********5
发帖数: 19210 | | c********e
发帖数: 1339 | 3 考虑买一个citi bike pass骑车上班跑步下班很久了
想想还是坐地铁看看书打打瞌睡玩玩游戏舒服 lol~ | i*********5
发帖数: 19210 | 4 每次坐车打瞌睡出来都难受一整天。
【在 c********e 的大作中提到】
: 考虑买一个citi bike pass骑车上班跑步下班很久了
: 想想还是坐地铁看看书打打瞌睡玩玩游戏舒服 lol~
| t****u
发帖数: 10218 | | t****u
发帖数: 10218 | 6 看你一骑就是上百迈的，可能是你上班路太短了，骑车上班不过瘾。
【在 c********e 的大作中提到】
: 考虑买一个citi bike pass骑车上班跑步下班很久了
: 想想还是坐地铁看看书打打瞌睡玩玩游戏舒服 lol~
| i*********5
发帖数: 19210 | 7 原来如彼
【在 t****u 的大作中提到】
: 看你一骑就是上百迈的，可能是你上班路太短了，骑车上班不过瘾。
| b****a
发帖数: 669 | 8 上班必经之路一大段连路肩都没有，限速就55迈，很想骑车上下班，可实在是怕，同事
去年骑过差点车祸，批判我吧我知道这都是借口。。。
,
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【在 i*********5 的大作中提到】
: http://www.businessinsider.com/13-reasons-you-should-bike-to-wo
: Though the U.S. has seen 40 percent growth in bicycle commuters since 2000,
: their numbers have yet to surpass 1 million. In contrast, there are 204
: million personal vehicles on the road on a given day.
: That's a shame.
: Not only does biking to work have the potential to improve individuals'
: health, wealth and standard of living, but the combination of more cyclists
: and fewer cars on the road could give the entire country a much-needed boost
: .
: Here's why:
| m******r
发帖数: 9604 | 9 不批判。55迈无路肩的路我也不会骑的
【在 b****a 的大作中提到】
: 上班必经之路一大段连路肩都没有，限速就55迈，很想骑车上下班，可实在是怕，同事
: 去年骑过差点车祸，批判我吧我知道这都是借口。。。
:
: ,
: ★ 发自iPhone App: ChineseWeb 7.7
| x*****9
发帖数: 3256 | | | | i*********5
发帖数: 19210 | 11 60度大坡!!! picture, please!
【在 x*****9 的大作中提到】
: 上班途径两个60度大坡
: 实在是骑不动。。。。
| g******t
发帖数: 11249 | 12 太猛了，动画片场景
【在 i*********5 的大作中提到】
: 60度大坡!!! picture, please!
| c********e
发帖数: 1339 | 13 真的是坡嘛 应该修了台阶吧!
35度的坡我都是butt hiking了 无法优雅的用腿走下去...
【在 g******t 的大作中提到】
: 太猛了，动画片场景
| g******t
发帖数: 11249 | 14 美女贴PP
【在 c********e 的大作中提到】
: 真的是坡嘛 应该修了台阶吧!
: 35度的坡我都是butt hiking了 无法优雅的用腿走下去...
| c********e
发帖数: 1339 | 15 Butt hiking的时候感觉都是一步掉一米要人命呢，碾过小树和泥土停都停不下来，怎
木还能有心情拍PP...
这个是还在走的时候，估计二十来度的坡？照片里有四个人...
★ 发自iPhone App: ChineseWeb 7.8
【在 g******t 的大作中提到】
: 美女贴PP
| x*****9
发帖数: 3256 | | b*******t
发帖数: 33714 | 17 单程总共半迈自带一个grade 13的坡，两头抗车锁车一加，走路都快些
下坡比较舒服就是，bike lane直接merge到车道里的速度 |
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