Light reading on transportation issues

We at Bike Omaha like to stay up to date on what is happening in the transportation arena around the country. Over the last few days we have run across several articles that we found informative. So if you have time for some light reading, have a look at some of the articles below.

• Stimulus Bill Is a Step Forward for Pedestrians, Cyclists & Cities


• NY Times columnist: Americans prefer sprawl


• Stimulus Roadblock (PBS episode of "NOW")


• Reports of Vélib’s Demise Greatly Exaggerated (Vélib is a bike-share program in Paris, France)


• Will Cities Get Some of the Stimulus Money?


• Bike Boulevards: Social, Healthy, Economic