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The increase in the number of people who bike to work from 2000 to 2009, according to the Census Bureau. In response, states have enacted laws to make the roads safer for cyclists.

The increase in the number of people who bike to work from 2000 to 2009, according to the Census Bureau. In response, states have enacted laws to make the roads safer for cyclists.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.