Some Portland, Oregon residents are starting to show a preference for “bikeable” homes, according to a article written by Eric Mortenson in last Thursday’s Oregonian.

I have long wondered if I would live to see the day when such factors actually made it on to people’s short lists of factors in considering which home to buy (or rent). It is really hard to predict, as I certainly did not foresee the ongoing paradigm shift in American’s commuting habits (OK, we are just talking about Portland here). BUT, here we are and people are considering the length of their bicycle commute to work as they choose their home in Portland. Maybe this idea will catch on, or maybe gas prices will go back down and I will be left all alone again on the bike path… you just never know, do you?

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