[mdittmar]

Darn climate and topography.

[I_Like_Spam]

Climate and topography are a weak excuse. Pittsburgh is similar enough to Seattle in those features, yet has a thriving bike share program started by our ultra progressive mayor, Mr. Peduto.

Peduto had the foresight to open up bike lanes all over town, in spite of the hassle it would cause motorists.

[Blue Jays]

It works great is other cities. I agree that climate and topography likely didn't help matters.
Some people reflexively have an instantaneous aneurysm whenever bicycles are mentioned in an article.
They are perfect if one wants to zip somewhere a dozen blocks away without waiting for a cab or walking the whole way.