As I was driving today, I struggled to discern the meaning of this sign in south STL. I finally decided it meant "It is raining bicycles," which means you should be carrying a heavy duty umbrella. But then I noticed the yellow sign in the distance, which I guessed to mean "People lose their bicycles here." I'm really confused.
If you are a bicyclist who wants to clear snow. This is for you. The are other, less impressive versions too. And see here.
This is what rush hour looks like in Utrecht, the 4th largest city in the Netherlands. 33% of all trips are made by bicycle.
For those of us who travel by bicycle, Google has added a new feature to its map program. When seeking directions at Google Maps, you are now given the option of designating that you'll be traveling by bicycle (or as a pedestrian or using public transit). I tried it out a few times, designating routes with which I am familiar and the suggested bike routes made some good sense. Check it out.
How much machinery does it take to transport 100 people by car, bus or bicycle? Check out this poster.
