Communities that invest in bicycling have higher levels and faster growth of bicycle commuting
Increase in Bicycle Commuting, 2000 - 2008
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Investments Works
Less than 0% 0% - 50% 51% - 100% Greater than 100% National Average = 43% Sources: 2008 American Community Survey, Alta Planning, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Bicycle Friendly Communities have invested in bicycling promotion and infrastructure. As a result, they have more bike commuters than other large cities.
1.6%
United States
1.4% 1.2%
27 Largest Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFCs)
1.0%
• Bicycling for all purposes is growing across the country. It increased 25 percent since 2001. Bicycle commuting is up 43% since 2000. • Bicycle Friendly Communities’ commuter share grew 69 percent, compared to a 23 percent increase for non-Bicycle Friendly Communities.
43 Largest Non-Bicycle Friendly Communities
0.8% 0.6% 0.4% 0.2% 0.0%
2000
2005
2006
2007
2008
Federal Investments have helped cities increase bicycling levels Minneapolis, MN
Milwaukee, WI
4.50%
Columbus, OH 0.95%
1.25%
0.85%
1.05%
0.75%
3.50% 0.85%
0.65%
3.00% 0.55%
0.65% 2.50%
0.45% 0.45%
2.00% 1.50%
2000
2005
2006
2007
2008
Annual investment*: $2.1 million Bike commuter increase, 2000 - 2008: 126%
0.25%
0.35% 2000
2005
2006
2007
Annual investment: $739,000 Bike commuter increase, 2000 - 2008: 231%
2008
0.25%
2000
2005
2006
2007
Annual investment*: $565,000 Bike commuter increase, 2000 - 2008: 164%
(Sources: 2000 US Census, American Community Survey, FHWA FMIS) * Annual investment means the five year average annual amount of federal funds cities spend on bicycling and walking projects.
2008
N A T I O N A L b i k e s u m m it 2 0 1 0
4.00%
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