New research from Portland State University finds that proximity to a network of high - quality bike facilities such as protected bike lanes, buffered bike lanes, and bike boulevards, is associated with an increase in property values. (peopleforbikes.org)
Before discussing why this type of bike facility might have increased bicycle rates so much, below is a cross section and some pictures of Dearborn St in Chicago, where biking increased a tremendous 171 %. (treehugger.com)
Resort facilities include two restaurants / bars serving Tropical World Cuisine created by a team of award winning chefs, the Kai Belté spa, mountain bike facility with Cannondale bikes and 12 miles of private trails, the 42 ft sailing yacht, boutiques, library and art gallery. (scubastlucia.com)