In 2012 Vancouver set some ambitious targets for sustainable transportation. Their Transportation 2040 Plan aims to have 2/3 of all trips completed by bike, on foot, or on public transit by the year 2040. These sustainable transport modes help the city keep pace with its goal to become the greenest city in the world. Vancouver was hoping to...

We can all agree that there are a lot of reasons to ride a Faraday: avoiding gridlock, improving your commute, reducing your carbon footprint, and just smiling more like our first time Faraday riders below. But they can’t actually be good for your health, right? After all, we’ve heard cycling purists claim that we’re riding “cheater...

We had an amazing opportunity today. And we blew it. The sad thing is, the same thing happened last week. You would think we’d learn … See that map above? The abstraction that is Google Maps Traffic almost makes it easy to convince yourself driving through this sea of color would be bearable. Sure, there’s a troubling amount of...

What if the American city most known for its car culture became a cycling mecca? Imagine miles and miles of protected bike lanes, letting you skirt the traffic of the 10 and 405 so you can get from Hollywood to the beach in half the time - and with none of the pollution.

I think we can all agree that bike commuting has a ton of upside. It's great for the environment, cost effective and a healthier alternative to driving. Despite this, you and most people you know have come up with all sorts of reasons not to commute by bike. "It's too far." "I'll get all sweaty." "My dog ate it." We've heard them all. (though we're not sure that last excuse has anything to do with bikes)

For a number of reasons, bike commuting is becoming a more viable option for many Americans. It’s healthier, better for the environment, and in some cases, can be faster than cars when factoring in traffic and parking. Find out how changing your commute can lead to a better life, and make each morning something to smile about.