An article in The Oregonian discusses the growing interest home buyers in Portland have in living somewhere from which they can ride a bicycle to work. Instead of looking for close freeway access, potential buyers are looking for trail access. Some are trading larger, more expensive homes for small fixer-uppers solely because they can leave the car at home and zip into work on the comfort of a bike with the ease and safety Portland's network of bike trails affords. Real estate agents are even cycling to and from house showings, as well as arranging bicycle tours of homes. Bike traffic has increased more than 110% since 2001, and this is just further evidence of why smart urban planning needs to happen now.