by Pat Canady

The Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee, along with representatives from Humana (NYSE: HUM) and Bikes Belong have joined to bring 1,000 bikes to Denver for people to use during the week of the Democratic National Convention.

Freewheelin is a national bike-sharing program developed by Humana and and bike industry groups like Bikes Belong. The purpose is to encourage people to enjoy healthy living and environmental sustainability. The 1,000 bikes can be used free of charge while the convention is in town. It gives people alternatives to automobile usage.

While some of us will be seeking a Light Rail Pass (since we are 12 miles away from the Convention Center), others now have a choice. Not only will this cut down on emissions pollution, but it will take solve the Parking Space problems as well.

The committee members responsible for this plan are: Elbra Wedgeworth, President/Chair Democratic

National Convention 2008; Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Jr.; Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper; Dan Oftedahl, President CO Region Human, Inc.; and Tim Blumenthal, Executive Director of Bikes Belong.

It is encouraging when cities implement "GREEN" choices in their transportation plans!