More Bikes Than Cars Sold in Australia in 2007
More Bikes Than Cars Sold in Australia in 2007
Australia’s Cycling Promotion Fund released a report this week showing bicycles outsold automobiles down under by nearly 50% in 2007, with 1.47 million bikes sold vs. 1.05 million cars. It’s the seventh straight year that bikes have surpassed autos in sales in Australia.
“Soaring petrol prices, concern over climate change, crippling traffic congestion and the desire to lead healthier lifestyles all contributed to the record breaking year” said Elliot Fishman, Policy Advisor at the Cycling Promotion Fund.