Posted by Daniel Wed, 06 Dec 2006 15:58:46 GMT

“Bicycles are going to be an integral part of our transportation network.” – Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR), a former bike mechanic in line to chair the House Surface Transportation subcommittee.

“I think it’s going to be a very good session for cycling.” – Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), founder of the Bi-partisan Bike Caucus that includes new House speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).

Blumenauer, who may take a senior position on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee or the Ways and Means tax-writing committee, is sponsoring a bill that would give tax breaks to bike commuters.