Rick Plenge logged more than 1,800 miles on B-Cycle bikes in 2014 with a daily round trip between his home and office. (Brent Lewis, The Denver Post)
Re: “Denver metro drivers continue to turn away from cars,” Jan. 5 news story.
For those of us concerned about global warming, it is heartwarming to see that people are adapting to fewer miles on the roads and the use of public transportation. The discussion of the trend to use bicycles, as well as the picture accompanying your article, is wonderful and contributes to the health of Colorado residents. Denver’s commitment to bicycles will pay dividends for hundreds of years.
I hope the new director of the Colorado Department of Transportation, whether Shailen Bhatt or someone else, will continue this trend that helps avoid paving our beautiful state over with roads.
Jonathan Ormes, Denver
This letter was published in the Jan. 12 edition.
Submit a letter to the editor via this form or check out our guidelines for how to submit by e-mail or mail.I applaud Rick Plenge and his dedication to use new means of transportation, but I am concerned to see the picture of him riding the streets of Denver without a helmet.
As a pediatrician, I have spent many a patient visit urging children to wear helmets. I have found that parents are the most effective role models for their children. Adults should take on the responsibility for safety. Seat belts, and helmets for both bicycles and motorcycles, save lives and protect brains.
I would hope that Plenge would use his brain and start using a helmet when on his bike.
Jeffrey Barter, M.D., Centennial
This letter was published in the Jan. 12 edition.
