The document discusses how the level of biking in a city can indicate its health and vibrancy. Cities with high biking levels tend to have the lowest traffic fatality rates and most pedestrian and bike traffic. Graphs show traffic deaths and non-motorized traffic have decreased in Portland, Oregon as biking increased over time. The document concludes that streets with higher biking shares also tend to be safer.
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