Commuters turn to combat gas prices
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Gas prices have many commuters looking for alternative transportation methods.
Several are turning to bicycles to save money. Pedal Power Bike Shop is just one of many stores to see a spike in sales.
“It’s easy transportation and I don’t have to use my car,” said one bike shopper.
Although they have been serving Lexington since 1973, brand manager Jane Van Wingerden admits in her time here, she’s never seen a sales boom quite like this.
“We are looking at higher gas prices and people are looking for alternative means of transportation,” said Van Wingerden.
Which in this case could include traditional bicycles or the popularized electric bikes that provide motor transportation and run on no gas.
“We’ve actually had people use this as an alternative means of transportation and take their kids to school,” said Van Wingerden.
An e-bike from pedal-power can cost you several thousand dollars.
But a recent study by CNBC shows Americans are on track to spend an average of 5 thousand dollars on gas this year alone. Up 2 thousand dollars from 2021.
With 84 miles of on-road bicycle facilities and more lanes on the way, Lexington officials say they are working to make the city more bike-friendly for the everyday commuter.
