Can we have this here in SA too please!!!

[Cruxpearl]

New laws give US cyclists a boost

US cyclists are to benefit from their government's $700 billion bailout of the banking system.

And moves are in the pipeline to make sure bikes are taken into account whenever new transport schemes are planned.

Washington's emergency response to the credit crunch includes numerous tax incentives designed to support the economy.

One of these is the Bicycle Commuter Act, which provides tax money to employers who pay employees to cycle to work. 

Pro-cycling groups had been lobbying for the incentive for years, but progress stalled after the first attempt to pass the bill in 2005.  In the face of the ongoing global financial crisis, it has now been introduced. 

League of American Bicyclists president Andy Clarke said: ?Bicycle commuters will now be extended similar benefits to people who take transit and drive to work.

"It?s an equitable and sensible incentive to encourage greater energy independence, improve air quality and health, and even help tackle climate change.?

Cycling activists have now turned their attention to planning legislation. They are trying to get the US Congress to pass an act to force developers of transport schemes to consider cyclists at the design stage.

The planned Complete Streets Act would mean that the safety and convenience of all users of the <?: PREFIX = ST1 />USON> transport system - including pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users as well as children, older people, motorists and those with disabilities - would be catered for in all phases of project planning and development. 

[Spinnekop]

Nice.

 

Someone with a bit of common sense!!!

 

 

[Wonder Woman]

If only there were more people out there thinking like that

[2 X 2]

Nice droom vir SA, so iets sal nooit by ons gebeur nie

[NC_lurker]

Recently spent a few days in California. Some of the local buses have bike racks on the front allowing you to mix your commute bike & bus. Good idea, so would you strap your bike to the back of a taxi..

[Cruxpearl]

Local busses with bike racks also in Orlando Florida

[IanJ]

The new rapid transport bus system being implemented in JHB is supposed to be incorporating bike racks on busses. Saw a document somewhere, will try look for it.

 

 

[Slave]

Why are we all bitchin' about legislation.

 

We should all go green and convert to cycling to work as often as possible anyway. This will help reduce carbon emmissions and ease the traffic problems.

 

Why wait for some dumb politician to come up with other incentives.

 

Our lot are far too stupid to think that far.

 

Would I put my bike on a taxi? NO WAY. That's a sure way to get it destroyed. Those taxis are in such bad condition, I would rather walk than risk my life in one.

[Newboy]

In the UK the already have a scheme where the employer buys the bicycle. They are then able to claim the VAT back (17% I think) as well as you can pay the bike out of pre taxed salary. Not just certain bikes, any bike you want with helmets etc.

[Speed Devil]

In the UK the already have a scheme where the employer buys the bicycle. They are then able to claim the VAT back (17% I think) as well as you can pay the bike out of pre taxed salary. Not just certain bikes' date=' any bike you want with helmets etc.[/quote']

 

That could work for me. Then I can have a training and racing bike

[Sean Badenhorst]

Ah, the humble bicycle. All the rage before cars came along. How the big wheel turns...

 

 

 

 

 

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[Gman1834]

Found this on the Tswane tender site.

[PeterM]

   

       

         

[Ox_Wagon]

Sounds great