Davis, CA
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ucdvicky
N 38° 32.461 W 121° 44.768
10S E 609274 N 4266589
Welcome to Davis: A Bicycle Friendly Town. Drive Safely.
Waymark Code: WM1XVK
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2007
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According to wikipedia...the history of Davis as a bicycle town is as follows:
Bicycling has been a popular mode of transportation in Davis for decades, particularly among UC Davis students.
Bicycle infrastructure became a political issue in the 1960s, culminating in the election of a pro-bicycle majority to the City Council in 1966. By the early 1970s, Davis became a pioneer in the implementation of cycling facilities. As the city expands, new facilities are usually mandated. As a result, Davis residents today enjoy an extensive network of bike lanes, bike paths, and grade-separated bicycle crossings. The flat terrain and temperate climate are also conducive to bicycling.
In 2005 the Bicycle-Friendly Community program of the League of American Bicyclists recognized Davis as the first Platinum Level city in the U.S. In March 2006, Bicycling magazine named Davis the best small town for cycling in its compilation of America's Best Biking Cities. Yet bicycling appears to be on the wane among Davis residents. From 1990 to 2000, the U.S. census reported a decline in the fraction of commuters traveling by bicycle, from 22 percent to 15 percent.
In 2007, the University of California, Davis also organized a record breaking bicycle parade numbering 913 bicycles.
Type of community: Town
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More pictures of the sign would be great. Try and take a picture of yourself with it if you can!