Here in Houston, cyclists are not yet politically violent. There is no critical mass here. True, we are starting vrtually from scratch here, and it seems like snails are doing all of the front-end stuff. Still, when I showed the plans to Bicycling Magazine's Mike Greehan and Denver's Bicyclie Coordinator, James Mackay, at the recent TBC Convention, you should have seen the eyes bug right out of their faces and the drool puddle up on the floor. If you think the bikeways are taking too long to build, the best thing to do is to write or call your City Council Member and the Mayor, TxDOT, and Metro, and don't forget Channel 11 .
Any business can benefit from bicycle commuting.
Bicycling employees are healthy, low stress employees and this contributes to a wide range of economic benefits to businesses. Promoting bicycling and other forms of exercise among employees makes good business sense. Improved employee fitness can reduce these premiums and leave buxsinesses more funds to invest in other areas. When considering which exercise activities to promote, business should consider promoting bicycling, either for commuting or pleasure. All that is required is the installation of shower facilities, lockers, and protected bicycle parking.