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12.02.08

Bikers in Europe Get Some TLC

The Netherlands looks to enact legislation mandating cyclist-protecting airbags on the outside of cars
By Matt Ransford Posted 04.25.2008 at 11:59 am 3 Comments

Portland is arguably the furthest along of any American city as far as far as bicycle-friendly infrastructure goes (Seattle and Davis are close seconds). But none of them even approaches the level of cultural saturation prevalent in the Netherlands; the grand Mecca of cycle commuting. That is not to imply the American cities' efforts are futile, I mention the disparity only to convey the weight behind a statement this week from the Dutch Cycling Federation calling on the government to mandate the installation of air bags on cars. On the outside.

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