The real motive of bike sharing?

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Damien over at Streetsblog Los Angeles has a tonge in cheek article about the claims of Colorado Governor candidate Maes that the Denver Bike Share and other pro bicycle initiatives are a secret plot for the UN takeover of the United States.

Red Star Over Denver

I always thought that giving people choices was called freedom of choice? Instead everyone must be forced to drive no matter what.

Considering some of the candidates that have won primaries this year it is not surprising that we are seeing such outlandish statements from candidates.

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