According to Virgin Atlantic Airways, Portland ranks second in the world for bike friendliness.
The online article highlights Portland's Create-a-Commuter program by saying this:
Portland's Create-a-Commuter program is the first project in the United States that provides low-income adults with commuter bicycles as well as a session on commuter safety. The bikes come outfitted with lights, a lock, a helmet, a pump, tool kits, maps and rainwear.