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Mexico City orders officials to ride bike to work first monday ofeach month
http://mexiconews.com.mx/miami/24016.html
Capital officials ordered to commute on bikes Ebrard says itīs mandatory, not an option, that Mexico City officials ride their bicycles to the office on Monday Lunes 02 de abril de 2007 Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard has reminded capital government personnel that on Monday they should ride their bikes to work. This is an order, not an option, he said last week. Later, he met with administration secretaries, sub-secretaries, and general directors and told them not to take his cycling program lightly. The city will collapse if measures are not taken soon to make the roads more bike-friendly, Ebrard said. As a result, more than 200 city government officials must set an example, and travel to work on the Metro or some other form of public transpotation. In early February, Ebrard announced that the first Monday of every month, all top level officials would be required to commute by bicycle, to promote pollution and encourage the use of bike paths. The mayor asked city officials and employees who live far from the city center to take the Metro or Metrobus part of the way, and then switch to bicycle-power. Some officials will ride in groups, departing from meeting points in the Polanco, Condesa, Roma and Del Valle neighborhoods. Regarding statements made by the city attorney general and public security secretary that they are reluctant to participate, Ebrard said everyone had to comply with the order. "If they are opposed for reasons of security, then Iīd suggest they donīt publicize the route they plan to take," Ebrard said. "Anyway, a big SUV is more visible than a bicycle." Ebrard said a primary goal is to demonstrate the viability of bicycles as a means of transportation in the city. He also said the city will soon build a bike station on the Eje Central specifically for city employees. The mayor even said he would allow employees to commute by bici-taxi or via roller skates. "Motorcycles will not be acceptable, however," he said. |
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Mexico City orders officials to ride bike to work first monday of each month
"Speeders & Drunk Drivers are MURDERERS" wrote in message link.net... http://mexiconews.com.mx/miami/24016.html Capital officials ordered to commute on bikes Ebrard says itīs mandatory, not an option, that Mexico City officials ride their bicycles to the office on Monday Lunes 02 de abril de 2007 Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard has reminded capital government personnel that on Monday they should ride their bikes to work. This is an order, not an option, he said last week. Later, he met with administration secretaries, sub-secretaries, and general directors and told them not to take his cycling program lightly. The city will collapse if measures are not taken soon to make the roads more bike-friendly, Ebrard said. As a result, more than 200 city government officials must set an example, and travel to work on the Metro or some other form of public transpotation. In early February, Ebrard announced that the first Monday of every month, all top level officials would be required to commute by bicycle, to promote pollution and encourage the use of bike paths. The mayor asked city officials and employees who live far from the city center to take the Metro or Metrobus part of the way, and then switch to bicycle-power. Some officials will ride in groups, departing from meeting points in the Polanco, Condesa, Roma and Del Valle neighborhoods. Regarding statements made by the city attorney general and public security secretary that they are reluctant to participate, Ebrard said everyone had to comply with the order. "If they are opposed for reasons of security, then Iīd suggest they donīt publicize the route they plan to take," Ebrard said. "Anyway, a big SUV is more visible than a bicycle." Ebrard said a primary goal is to demonstrate the viability of bicycles as a means of transportation in the city. He also said the city will soon build a bike station on the Eje Central specifically for city employees. The mayor even said he would allow employees to commute by bici-taxi or via roller skates. "Motorcycles will not be acceptable, however," he said. Might decommission some for life. Sort of natural selection |
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Mexico City orders officials to ride bike to work first monday of each month
Ebrard said a primary goal is to demonstrate the viability of bicycles as
a means of transportation in the city. He also said the city will soon build a bike station on the Eje Central specifically for city employees. The mayor even said he would allow employees to commute by bici-taxi or via roller skates. "Motorcycles will not be acceptable, however," he said. Why the **** not? Do these yahoos know what motorcycles ARE??? Hint to clueless: motorcycles used to be pedal powered. Seems silly to mandate bicycles be used and then outlaw powered bicycles. -Dave |
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Mexico City orders officials to ride bike to work first monday of each month
"Mike T." wrote in message reenews.net... Ebrard said a primary goal is to demonstrate the viability of bicycles as a means of transportation in the city. He also said the city will soon build a bike station on the Eje Central specifically for city employees. The mayor even said he would allow employees to commute by bici-taxi or via roller skates. "Motorcycles will not be acceptable, however," he said. Why the **** not? Do these yahoos know what motorcycles ARE??? Hint to clueless: motorcycles used to be pedal powered. Seems silly to mandate bicycles be used and then outlaw powered bicycles. -Dave They are polluters Dave. try to keep a focus |
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Mexico City orders officials to ride bike to work first mondayof each month
nash wrote:
Might decommission some for life. Sort of natural selection This is a good idea but we'll never see it in america. Our officials take the view sacrifices are for the little people, not elitists like themselves. |
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Mexico City orders officials to ride bike to work first mondayof each month
Speeders & Drunk Drivers are MURDERERS wrote:
http://mexiconews.com.mx/miami/24016.html Capital officials ordered to commute on bikes Ebrard says itīs mandatory, not an option, that Mexico City officials ride their bicycles to the office on Monday Lunes 02 de abril de 2007 Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard has reminded capital government personnel that on Monday they should ride their bikes to work. This is an order, not an option, he said last week. Later, he met with administration secretaries, sub-secretaries, and general directors and told them not to take his cycling program lightly. The city will collapse if measures are not taken soon to make the roads more bike-friendly, Ebrard said. As a result, more than 200 city government officials must set an example, and travel to work on the Metro or some other form of public transpotation. In early February, Ebrard announced that the first Monday of every month, all top level officials would be required to commute by bicycle, to promote pollution and encourage the use of bike paths. Promote pollution? Obvious editiorial snafu. Encourage use of bike paths? Yea, a few bicyclists in a city of 20 million that are forced to ride are going encourage others to ride on what is likey a crappy bike path. Ha. Forcing people to ride a bike is comparable to old school lunkhead gym teachers giving pushups as punishment. Wayne |
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Mexico City orders officials to ride bike to work first monday of each month
"Motorcycles will not be acceptable, however," he said.
Why the **** not? Do these yahoos know what motorcycles ARE??? Hint to clueless: motorcycles used to be pedal powered. Seems silly to mandate bicycles be used and then outlaw powered bicycles. -Dave They are polluters Dave. try to keep a focus I am keeping a focus. Encouraging motorcycle use is a good strategy if the stated goal is reducing pollution. ESPECIALLY outside the U.S. In the U.S., HUGE motorcycle engines of ~500cc or larger are considered by most U.S. motorcycle riders to be "comically puny". Yet even in the U.S., -most- motorcycles produce a small fraction of the pollution of a car or UV. -Dave |
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Mexico City orders officials to ride bike to work first monday of each month
On Apr 2, 1:01 pm, "Mike T." wrote:
"Motorcycles will not be acceptable, however," he said. Why the **** not? Do these yahoos know what motorcycles ARE??? Hint to clueless: motorcycles used to be pedal powered. Seems silly to mandate bicycles be used and then outlaw powered bicycles. -Dave They are polluters Dave. try to keep a focus I am keeping a focus. Encouraging motorcycle use is a good strategy if the stated goal is reducing pollution. ESPECIALLY outside the U.S. In the U.S., HUGE motorcycle engines of ~500cc or larger are considered by most U.S. motorcycle riders to be "comically puny". Yet even in the U.S., -most- motorcycles produce a small fraction of the pollution of a car or UV. Really? Last I checked, motorbikes in the states weren't required to be emissions tested, and mostly use olde carburetor technology. I'd venture to guess that a Honda Accord is going to be much cleaner than an average new 1000cc bike. Bike might put out a bit less CO2, but that's not the only thing to worry about--I mean, who's putting catalytic converters on bikes? That said, I find riding motorbikes quite fun, just not green. :-P |
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Mexico City orders officials to ride bike to work first monday of each month
On Apr 2, 12:06 pm, Speeders & Drunk Drivers are MURDERERS
wrote: nash wrote: Might decommission some for life. Sort of natural selection This is a good idea but we'll never see it in america. Our officials take the view sacrifices are for the little people, not elitists like themselves. You're free to start biking to work every Monday. Oh that's right, you're a hypocrite, you'll never do it. |
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Mexico City orders officials to ride bike to work first monday of each month
Really? Last I checked, motorbikes in the states weren't required to
be emissions tested And emissions testing does not reduce emissions from cars/trucks/SUVs... it just CONFIRMS it. , and mostly use olde carburetor technology. There are a few bikes still on the market with carburetors. It's mostly recreational riders/tinkerers who buy them. In any case, there is nothing wrong with carburetors. A motorcycle with a carburetor is a lot easier on the environment than any car/truck/SUV, certain hybrids excluded perhaps. I'd venture to guess that a Honda Accord is going to be much cleaner than an average new 1000cc bike. You'd be wrong, if you are talking about a "new" 1000cc bike. Have you also forgotten that honda makes bikes? All of the technology in that accord can be found in honda motorcycles . . . and then some. Bike might put out a bit less CO2, If you consider a 50% or greater reduction a "bit less", I guess you have a point. but that's not the only thing to worry about--I mean, who's putting catalytic converters on bikes? Man, are you behind the times. My bike has more emissions technology than either of my cars do (including but not limited to a catalytic converter and fuel injection and ECU, btw). And no, my cars are not that old, but current technology. That said, I find riding motorbikes quite fun, just not green. :-P Well now you have another reason to enjoy it...it's green. -Dave |
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