THE 30 per cent of York workers who commute to work by foot or bike have a right to feel smug.
They are not causing any noise or air pollution; they are evading jams; they are meeting Government guidelines for exercise; and today they were acclaimed by the august Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
As petrol prices increase, Shanks's pony and pedal power will become ever more enticing.
This could lead to another problem: more pedestrians mean less room on the pavements for cyclists.
Updated: 11:24 Wednesday, May 12, 2004
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