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New York City sees increase in bike commuters after Hurricane Sandy

Global Politics

Perhaps it should come as no surprise that the problems with the New York subway system after Hurricane Sandy came ashore led thousands of people to pick up a bike to get to work. But all those extra bike commuters were exposed to the success and failure of New York City’s effort to be more bike-friendly.

New study shows federal investment in bike infrastructure paying off

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