There really should be town planning emphasis and priority put on ways to cycle around a city safely. The benefits of having a fitter healthier society with less vehicle traffic is the way of the future I feel. You should have the option to cycle anywhere in the city you need to go that is within 30 mins to 1 hour cycle time.  


Less vehicles on the road means transport and logistics such as buses and trucks become more efficient which adds value to the economy.  


Cant agree with the vegan thing, that is a personal choice, I am all for a balanced diet that includes meat. Some of the vegetable based proteins lack some of the amino acids the body requires.   


That is not to say you cannot get all you need from a vegan diet you just need to know whats what and I see plenty of stick thin vegans that quiet obviously do not know the difference in the vegetable protein that they eat.    


Some meats are what are considered to be "complete" proteins in that they have every amino acid required in the meat.