Comment on UTA study: Want to boost Utah economy, health? Invest in biking, walking

If government invests more to promote bicycling and walking, it would help both Utah’s economy and the health of residents, according to a study conducted by the Utah Transit Authority in collaboration with 11 other transportation and health agencies. The review sought to put a dollar value on the benefits of such things as bicycle and walking trails, bike tourism and cost savings from improving health through “active transportation.” Among the findings: • Direct sales in cycling-related busine... <iframe src="http://www.sltrib.com/csp/mediapool/sites/sltrib/pages/garss.csp" height="1" width="1" > </frame>