have been very slow to take steps that would make them an integral part of our transportation system. Bike lanes and the lack of them are an excellent example. Texans have always prided themselves on their wide open spaces and have long had a love affair with their cars. This may partially explain why Dallas has not made a priority of alternative means of getting around town. However‚ with changes in the economy and the environment‚ the city would be well served to start looking at all options for
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History of Police Bike Patrol: Over one hundred years ago‚ police departments routinely patrolled cities and towns by bicycle. The bike was tremendously popular only until the advent of the automobile. The bicycle then disappeared from policing. It wasn’t until the late 1980’s that the bicycle made a comeback. In 1988‚ Sergeant Paul Grady of the Seattle Police Department convinced his superiors that mountain bikes could be a viable patrol vehicle in the congested downtown area‚ waterfront parks
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One time‚ I was riding my bike and I was a little worried. I did not have the right equipment‚ nor did I know the rules‚ and I was confused on what I was capable of doing while I was biking. So I needed to figure out and understand what I should have and be doing while on the road. I always need to be prepared and ready to ride because‚ if I am not‚ then I could be in a lot of danger and that is one of the main reason kids are being hospitalized every day. Wearing good equipment will keep an individual
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Biller Essay November 2‚ 2009 Argument Essay Almost everyone enjoys taking a bicycle ride on a beautiful summer day. Many towns have wisely spent their money on building a bike trail. Mt. Pleasant‚ the town I live in‚ has never had a bike trail that I can remember of until recently. The town constructed a historical trail approximately fourteen miles long called the Coke and Coal Trail. Although it is a very grand trail already‚ it is still only new. The serious issue at hand is the many problems
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Dirt bike riding can be more then a sport or hobby‚ some may say it is their stress reliever. On the other hand‚ some people think riding dirt bikes is not a sport‚ but it takes just as much physical demand and concentration as any another sport. Riding dirt bikes can take a lot of time to master but if you wear the right gear and follow the simple steps to riding you can master it in no time. One of the most important steps to get started on your new dirt bike riding experience is to actually get
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James Hughes 5/12/2015 CO2520 Analysis 4 Based on your understanding of the situation‚ answer the following questions: How do people in “individualist’ cultures behave differently to people in “collectivist” cultures? In individualist cultures the connections between individuals are loose. Everyone is expected to look after themselves and their immediate family. Collectivist as it’s opposite pertains to societies in which people from birth onward are integrated into strong‚ cohesive groups‚ which
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In “Competition And Happiness‚” by Theodore Rubin‚ he emphasizes that competition has evolved from being a mean of survival to strictly a corrosive comparison of ourselves in relation to others. Americans are trapped in a society where most are so fixated on elitism‚ that it leads them to stress over their success‚ progress‚ or self- perception relative to others. Whether it is in education‚ business‚ or socially‚ individuals are envious and jealous of other’s accomplishments and possessions to an
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Competition in Maus The book Maus addresses the issue of the Holocaust and tells the story of Vladek in detail‚ a man who survived Auschwitz. However‚ one of the most striking things about the story is not the surviving issue‚ but how it reveals the relationship between Vladek and his son. Competition is everywhere in the story. In the first book Vladek had a competitive relationship with his son Artie‚ but throughout the story the competition falls into the hands of Artie and Richieu‚ the dead
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begin with the fundamentals. Whether you mountain motorcycle for fitness or just to revel in the outdoors‚ having true bike-managing talents and trail self-assurance will make it a far better enjoy. We’ll get you started with these pointers; the rest is as much as you. It is hard to recognition on the path while you are paying attention to strange noises coming out of your bike. Necessary motorcycle protection only takes a couple of minutes‚ and it can prevent from a long walk‚ or worse‚ a journey
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English 1010 9/11/12 Forman Dirt Bike Riding Dirt bike riding is a fun sport for all ages. I have been dirt bike riding since I was twelve years old. I have been on mountain tops‚ seen wild-life‚ and had many great adventures. Riding dirt bikes has given me an opportunity to explore some of my favorite trails and off road sites. Riding can also be a great escape or a fun exercise for anyone who needs relief from their strenuous schedules. Many of these trails cannot be traveled to without
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