ext_97971 ([identity profile] enders-shadow.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] talkpolitics2010-04-26 09:34 pm
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Rise of the Pedaltarian

The bicycle is superior to the motor-car. Healthier for people and the environment.

We should invest in bicycle culture.

Human power should be a major source of renewable energy that we look into.

Re: all it is like a big big lie.

[identity profile] adrunkencadence.livejournal.com 2010-04-27 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
Specifically, the bicycle is the most efficient man made machine.

Efficiency based on fuel input alone (food vs. biofuel): http://odograph.com/?p=337

Auto vs. Bicycle costs: http://www.kenkifer.com/bikepages/advocacy/autocost.htm With graphs!

Photographic evidence: Space required to move same amount of people via car, bus, and bike. http://www.woosk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/green.jpg

Greenhouse gas emissions: http://www.vote4cycling.com.au/cms/uploads/benefits/benefits_graph2.gif