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By Bob Oppliger, Education & Advocacy Coordinator, Bicyclists of Iowa City; Board Member, League of American Bicyclists
In March, as part of its Science on Screen program, FilmScene aired a documentary, Bikes vs Cars. The film documents the escalating problem for major urban areas like São Paulo, Brazil; Paris, France; and Los Angeles brought on by cars. The film not only highlights the growing air pollution and congestion, but the unsustainable costs to add roads and accommodations for vehicles. By contrast, bikes are increasingly being accommodated.
So, as we begin National Bike Month, May, how does Iowa City stack up in creating an alternative to the need for cars? Certainly, we’re nowhere close to major urban areas and their response to the issue. Fortunately, a recent concept in urban planning, the 15-minute city, offers an eloquent response to the issue.
ABOUT Letters to the editor are the opinion of the author, and include both facts and the individuals personal perspective. Community members are encouraged to submit letters up to 250 words for consideration. Fri., January 15, 2021 Bob Oppliger
Here here to Adam Sulivan for his column “We let this happen,” Jan. 8. Long after Joe Biden was declared the winner and even in the days leading up to the Jan. 6 insurrection, our Iowa political leadership refused to acknowledge Biden’s victory. Our governor still is in denial. What kind of leadership is that? Sullivan is right on the mark pointing out their silence and feeble responses to Trump’s incendiary rhetoric. Iowa can do better!