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More than 50% of all Americans live less than five miles from where they work. |
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The average cost of a new car in the U.S. $13,532.
The average cost of a new bicycle in the U.S. $385. |
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Traffic jams in the 29 Major U.S. cities cost commuters an estimated $24.3 billion each year. |
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The number of bicycle commuters doubled between 1983 and 1990 according to the Bicycle Institute of America. |
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One hundred bicycles can be produced for the same energy and resources it takes to build one medium-size automobile. |
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Behind tobacco, the leading cause among adult death is inactivity. |
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The average number of barrels of oil consumed daily in the U.S. is 17 million. Driving consumes 43% of those barrels of oil. |
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*Source:
Bike To Work Booklet 2006
League of American Bicyclists |
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