Politics & Government
Bay Area Bike Program Pays Commuters To Ditch Their Cars
The city of Palo Alto pays him to stay out of traffic. And instead of low-grade road rage, he starts his day on the right foot.
April 14, 2026
Between surging gas prices and ransom-level parking fees, the cost of the daily grind adds up.
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But AbdAllah Abou-Ismail has found a way to make the city foot the bill.
"I was like, you know what? This my reason for biking every day," he said.
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