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Because of high gas prices, I've noticed more people are biking to their jobs. While I don't cycle to work, I do enjoy it as a leisure and fitness activity. As some of you may already know, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl has announced that our city is the first in Pennsylvania to hire a full-time bicycle and pedestrian coordinator. The efforts of the coordinator will not only make biking and walking safer and more accessible, but will also make Pittsburgh a greener city.

As more and more people leave their cars in driveways and garages because of high fuel costs, it is an especially critical time to ensure that residents are safe as they use alternative forms of transportation. City council members want the biking initiative to have a variety of components, including better enforcement of cycling and traffic laws, the improvement of cycling routes, and the installation of bike racks on more city buses.

Apparently, officials will apply for bike-friendly status in 2010, which is awarded by the League of American Bicyclists to communities that provide safe accommodations for cyclists and encourage bicycle use. No city in PA has earned this status yet.

Higher safety standards, better biking conditions, and more incentives to ride – these changes will allow residents to better enjoy cycling our beautiful city. In the meantime, you can check out my firm's bike safety tips to learn how to keep yourself safe the next time you go for a ride.