Redfin’s Round-up: Pennsylvania’s Top 10 Pedal-Pushing Paradises
Bullet-point Breakdown
- Redfin, a real estate giant, has compiled a list of the most bike-friendly cities in Pennsylvania, a state known for its Amish horse and buggies, not bicycles.
- These cities have been assessed based on their bikeability score. This value factors in things like the volume of bike lanes, trails, hilliness, road connectivity, and the number of bike commuters.
- Redfin’s ranking has shining spotlights on cities that encourage pedal-powered transport over fossil fuel guzzlers. From Pittsburgh to Philly, pedal pushers found a haven.
- The data also includes interesting tidbits on each city’s attractions ranging from parks, historic sites, eateries, to microbreweries – because what’s a bike ride without a pit stop for a local IPA?
- Additionally, the scoop includes median house price stats for each city, helping house-hunting cyclists plan their budget while envisioning a cycle to work (or the nearby brewery).
Hot Take
And now, for my two cents – or maybe five, if we’re talking Pennsylvania sales tax.
Firstly, kudos to Redfin for taking a detour from the typical property price patter and providing a fun and practically useless (unless you’re a biking enthusiast, then, by all means, ignore my mockery) ranking of cities based on bikeability. On first glance, one might question the relevance: real estate and cycling lanes? An improbable duo as surprising as pineapple on a pizza.
As we drill down though, this strange combination may just work in the same way said pizza topping does (yes, I’m a fan, deal with it). Biking is a green, healthy, and honestly, a fun way to traverse a city. As we increasingly seek healthier, eco-friendly lifestyles and practical ways to avoid morning traffic, the bikeability of a city may be a genuine factor for some when choosing where to lay down roots. Cycling enthusiasts get the added bonus of scouting their perfect biking haven across Pennsylvania.
The icing on the cake? Or in our case, the extra gear on the bike – house prices for each city. It’s nothing short of a property peloton’s dream: firm quads, low emissions, and a wallet-aware home. And really, if all else fails and you despise biking after all, you can just pedal straight into one of those touted local breweries (hint hint). Plus points for Redfin on this unexpectedly relevant roundup.
Original article: https://www.redfin.com/blog/most-bikeable-cities-in-pennsylvania/
