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Civic crowdfunding reduces the risk of 'bikelash'

  • Written by Kate Gasparro, Graduate Research Fellow of Sustainable Design and Construction, Stanford University
Downtown Seattle's busy, protected bike lanesSeattle Department of Transportation, CC BY-SA

Bike-sharing and dockless bike ventures are spreading as more people get around on two wheels. Cyclists, planners, environmentalists and others are excited to see these initiatives thrive.

At the same time, there are reasons for concern. Nearly 800 American...

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