KEEPING BIKES ON THE ROAD

摘要

Bicycle production was up 3.2% around the world in 2007 because of changing transportation policies. The additional 130,000 bicycles being manufactured reflect an ongoing trend, according to Worldwatch Institute's Vital Stats Online. But Australia, Canada and the U. S. have had mixed results in promoting bicycles as a healthy, environmentally friendly alternative because of sprawling developments that require driving.