Home > Promote Bicycling and Health > Promotion Resources and Research
Promotion Resources and Research
What is Traffic Calming?, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
- This image-rich PowerPoint presentation gives a short history of the pedestrian in transportation planning, and illustrates different traffic calming strategies used in various communities. ...more >
Good Practices Guide for Bicycle Safety Education, Federal Highway Administration
- Guide to developing your own bicycle education program or selecting the most effective program for your needs. ...more >
Why Canadians Cycle More Than Americans: A Comparative Analysis of Bicycling Trends and Policies, Transport Policy
- This paper looks at the reasons by Canadians cycle approximately 3 times more frequently than Americans. ...more >
European Twowheeler Retailers' Association (ETRA), European Twowheeler Retailers' Association
- This website aims to support independent European retailers of bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles. The site offers communication tools as well as updates on related legislation and advocacy opportunities. ...more >
European Network for Cycling Expertise (Velo.Info), EU Fifth Framework Programme
- Velo.info is a nonprofit institute that provides expertise in creating and implementing a cycling policy. The site provides detailed information for planners and advocates on a variety of topics related to cycling, ...more >
Guide to Bicycle Advocacy, Bikes Belong Coalition, Inc.
- This guide provides information for bicycle advocates regarding funding for bicycle facilities and various strategies for advocacy and planning. ...more >
National Survey on Active Transportation, Go for Green
- The major objective of the 1998 National Survey on Active Transportation is to establish a baseline of participation in active transportation (walking and cycling) among adults and school aged children in Canada. ...more >
Walk To School Day, Partnership for a Walkable America, U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- The idea is to walk to school with a purpose -- to promote health, safety, physical activity and concern for the environment. You can plan a day-long event or a year-long event! Find out which cities are already planning to participate and register your own event online. ...more >
Adventure Cycling Association, Adventure Cycling Association
- The Adventure Cycling Association aims to inspire people of all ages to travel by bicycle for fitness, fun, and self-discovery. ...more >
New Community Design to the Rescue, National Governor's Association
- This paper discusses the merits of New Community Design (NCD) and the ability of NCD to end sprawl and improve community health. ...more >