On a recent trip back to Philadelphia, we wandered the streets downtown and were struck by how much bikes and bike culture have changed since we were commuting in the late 1980s.
First, there were a few bike lanes. Amazing.
Second, the number of cyclists seems much, much greater than in the bad old days.
Also, in the several hours we had to stroll around and observe, the level of hostility seemed lower. This, though, could only be confirmed by a few months of actual riding.
The new bike loops for parking and locking are quite elegant. They were attached to what appeared to be former parking meters.
Some things however never change: the streets were a complete, potholed mess.
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