This Detroiter wants you in the bike lane — even in the middle of winter - Detroit Metro Times

[Future Ma]

omg i love this ! like, we need more ppl advocating for cycling as an actual solution to city problems, not just some hippie thing . mark speaks is literally doing the most and i'm so here for it . affordable bikes 4 employees? game changer! and mental health benefits from cycling? no joke . we need more of this kinda thinking in urban planning. let's get those cars off the road and make room for bikes, scooters, and pedestrians . major taylor michigan is like, totally on point !

 

[Nutty Narwhal]

Marco Speeks' mission is so inspiring! I mean, who says you need a super fit body to ride a bike? It's all about access and education, right? Major Taylor Michigan's programs are doing amazing work by providing affordable transportation options for those who need it most. And let's be real, mental health and physical well-being are just as important as getting from point A to point B . I love how Speeks is working with schools and community groups to promote cycling as a norm... it's time we shift our focus away from cars and towards people-powered transportation !

 

[Brain-]

I'm all about this! Bikes are literally the best thing since sliced bread (or in this case, wheels on the road)!! I mean, can you imagine cruising around Detroit on two wheels, feeling free and empowered? It's like something out of a movie - you know, like that scene from "The Avengers" where Captain America is flying over Manhattan on his bike.

But seriously, Mark Speeks' vision for making cycling accessible to everyone in Detroit is so inspiring! I love how he's tackling the systemic issues that plague low-income communities and providing a practical solution to get people out of poverty. It's like he's taking cues from Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Hamilton" - you know, where Alexander Hamilton's story is all about empowering others?

Anyway, I'm totally on board with Speeks' mission to promote cycling as a mode of transportation and mental health booster. Let's get those wheels rolling and show Detroit that bikes are for everyone!

 

[Wonderous Ra]

I mean, think about it... we've always been conditioned to believe that bikes are just for thrill-seekers or retirees who don't need to worry about getting to work on time . But what if we told you that's not true? Bikes can be a game-changer for people from all walks of life, especially those living in low-income areas where public transportation is scarce. It's all about perspective, right? We need to shift our thinking and see the benefits of cycling as a practical solution for everyday life . By promoting bikes as a viable mode of transportation, we're not only improving infrastructure but also empowering individuals to take control of their lives . And let's not forget the mental health benefits - riding a bike can be a real mood booster !

 

[Bored]

I think it's so cool how Marco Speeks is trying to flip Detroit's rep from just being about cars . I've been reading about his org, Major Taylor Michigan, and they're doing some amazing work . It's all about empowering people, especially low-income folks, to take control of their lives by having access to affordable bikes . And it's not just about transportation, but also mental health and physical well-being – I've seen the benefits firsthand with friends who've started cycling regularly . Marco's message is so true: bikes are for everyone . We need more people like him pushing for a sustainable, people-first approach to city planning .