Douglas Austin is the CEO of AVRP Studios, an architectural firm based in San Diego, California. Douglas Austin has had a significant impact on the design and architecture of the town. Outside the work environment, he enjoys biking.

The bicycle is one of the cleanest and most beneficial to humankind and their environment. Since its invention in 1817, it has been one of the most used modes of transportation, especially over short distances.

Bicycles require no fossil fuels to function. Hence, their use reduces the carbon footprint of humans on the environment. Also, the materials and time used in their production are significantly less than that of cars and trucks, and some brands use recyclable materials to build their bicycles. All these factors reduce stress on the environment. Bicycles don't require much space to move compared to other land transport forms. This means more space is available for trees and other plants. Finally, the use of bicycles reduces noise in the environment.