Atlantic Cities Story on Hidden Factors in Bike Commuting Highlights Work of @UAPVirginiaTech's Ralph Buehler

Ralph Buehler, Ph.D.

UAP Professor Ralph Buehler's recent work on bike commuting and the hidden factors that affect it are featured in a recent story on Atlantic Cities.

"It's no secret that American cities are trying all kinds of things to encourage bike commuting. Some are building bike lanes even if it means taking space away from cars. Some have authorized bike-share programs. Some are requiring workplaces to designate bicycle parking or, failing that, compelling them to allow bikes inside the building...."

Read more at http://www.theatlanticcities.com/commute/2012/07/hidden-factor-bike-commuting-showers/2650/.

PS The Scientific American and Arlington Mobility Lab blogs also have covered this article.  See the stories at:

http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/plugged-in/2012/07/25/simplest-bike-commuting-infrastructure/

http://mobilitylab.org/2012/07/24/want-your-employees-to-stay-healthier-invest-in-showers-and-bike-parking/