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South Korea Promoting Bicycle Use

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06 Nov 2007 27 views
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South Korea Promoting Bicycle Use
"South Korea announced a campaign Monday to promote bicycle use as a way to cope with heavy traffic, air pollution and soaring global oil prices. The ministry said it will increase the number of bicycle-only roads and bicycle racks and revise related ordinances."

"South Korea will promote bicycle use as a way to cope with heavy traffic, air pollution and soaring global oil prices with more bicycle-only roads, bike racks and revise related ordinances." (Int'l Herald Tribune)

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