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I have always been interested in what works in terms of locally-led sustainable development, and I have seen it in action in different parts of the world. I believe that if people can read or see what others have done elsewhere, it will inspire them to try something similar for themselves. I hope you enjoy the 400+ stories.

Riding the Golden Arches

In the Philippines, where there are now four bicycle owners for every car owner, a popular restaurant chain is creating what it calls Bike and Dine infrastructure to encourage the nation’s bike riders.

McDonald’s Philippines launched its ‘Ride the Arches’ campaign after noticing how many cyclists were using the stores as a stopover on bicycling trips, reports LIttle Black Book Online. 

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