We are living in a time when many seek solutions to everyday problems such as clean air, traffic congestion, how to raise self-reliant adults and so on.

Sometime the solutions are just so simple. I propose that we can solve at least seven problems with one swipe: Bicycles.

1) It makes economic sence. People save money, cities create jobs because of tourism, business flourish.

2) Do I really have to make an argument as to health benefits for everyone?

3) Reducing the carbon foot print of Asheville.

4) City beautification. Inner-citys can be re-disigned so that all streets are used by bicycles and pedestrians only. Imagine downtown Asheville as one large park with bike paths lined with trees.

5) Family/community friendly which increases the quality of life.

6) Children that use bicycles grow up to become self reliant adults as many experts believe.

7) Reduction of traffic congestion and reducing parking problems by creating parking places on outskirts of inner city.

Read counter points here and here.