I absolutely love the city of Chicago and often describe it as being close to my heart. And one of the reasons for that is the fact that I commute by bike. There are many reasons that I like biking in the city so much, but perhaps the biggest is that no matter where I'm going I really enjoy the process of getting there and thus often feel good when I arrive at my destination.
A Chicago Tribune Article from today citing an IBM poll suggested that my situation is very much not the case for the majority of Chicago commuters:
Nearly 100 percent of the Chicago respondents said roadway traffic is negatively influencing their health. Specifically, 44 percent cited increased stress levels; 25 percent said they easily become angrier; and 12 percent said they are getting less sleep.
In addition, 15 percent said traffic congestion is hurting their performance at work or at school, the survey found.
My suggestion to everyone in Chicago is start riding your bike to work. By doing so, you will save money, be healthier, reduce your carbon footprint and reduce traffic congestion for everyone else. And it's fun! Sounds like a no-brainer to me.
-- Biking rules. Spread the word.
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