Washington DC’s planning commission considers reducing or eliminating parking requirements in the city, giving people and businesses more options for using space in their neighborhoods. (Washington Post — Marc Fisher)

The Economist looks at the recent success of Giant, the world’s largest bike manufacturer, which is capitalizing on a growing interest in cycling as an antidote to obesity and high transportation costs.

A writer at the New York Times‘ Freakonomics blog wonders if Lance Armstrong’s comeback from retirement could push even more people to strap on a helmet and pedal their way to work.

The president of the Center for Neighborhood Technology talks about the true cost of commuting and the impact high gas prices will have on where people choose to live. (Smart City Radio)

Bike shop owners are having a hard time matching demand as more and more commuters look to bypass heavy traffic and high gas prices for a ride on two wheels. (Associated Press — Ernest Scheyder)

Taking inspiration from a recently-enacted law in San Francisco, a Los Angeles councilwoman is considering introducing legislation that would require employers to let workers pay for mass transit on a pretax basis. (Los Angeles Times — Steve Hymon)

Freelance writer and Milwaukee resident Kristine Hansen finds that living on the east side of the city with little more than a bike and her two feet for transportation opens a world of possibilities. (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)

Like everyone else, students across the U.S. are reacting to high gas prices by finding a litany of cheap transportation methods. (Newsweek — Patrick Crowley and Keith Naughton)

While many companies have traditionally offered free parking spaces or subway reimbursements to their employees, some are finding new incentives for workers who strap on a helmet and pedal to work. (Associated Press — Chrissie Thompson)

It may not be everyone’s idea of a refreshing early-morning jog, but for some running fanatics, commuting 20 miles or more to work on foot is a cheap and fun way to get to the office. (Wall Street Journal — Stu Woo)