Fuel Prices, Environment Concern Boost Bike Use
743 views · Published 6 August 2008 · 3:13 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2008 · Nonprofits & Activism
In the last decade, fears over global warming have led Europeans to explore cleaner modes of transport. Now soaring fuel prices are forcing drivers to think twice about their commute to work, often opting for public transport, or cycling instead. And while many European cities have adapted to accommodate more bicycles, advocates say officials in some cities still have more work to do. Nina-Maria Potts reports from Brussels:
