Bike parking could be institutionalized in new developments. Through work with zoning resolutions, this could happen. Joe Rose gave a long speech about the need to make substantial revisions to the zoning resolutions, so DCP is thinking along those lines. It needs to make sure a requirement to provide bike parking is part of those revisions. It feels like more people are riding bikes for commuting reasons.
People seem more prepared and deliberate.
Cyclists have evolved. More take it seriously and have taught themselves to be good at it. Ten to fifteen years ago you saw people that could be considered eccentric people riding around. In a city that has done next to nothing to encourage and promote cycling over the past 20 years, to see that change occur naturally over time despite conditions that have remained static or declined is a good reason to promote cycling even further. None at all.