Bicycling Resources and Research

document Understanding Sustainable Transportation Choices, University of California Transportation Center
This paper explores factors that are associated with the decision to walk or bicycle — rather than drive — for routine travel. ...more >
document Virginia Tech Capital Bikeshare Study, Virginia Tech
This report provides an in-depth look into the makeup and characteristics of casual users of the Capital Bikeshare program in Washington, DC, and Arlington, VA. ...more >
document Transportation and the New Generation, Frontier Group, US PIRG Education Fund
This paper explores trends in vehicle miles traveled among young people in the United States, and related impacts on policy. ...more >
document Final Report for Phase I Study to Characterize the Market Potential for Non-Motorized Travel, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
The objectives of this effort were to identify factors that influence communities to walk and bike and to examine why, or why not, travelers walk and bike in their communities. ...more >
document Active Transportation for America, Rails to Trails Conservancy
Investment in a more diverse transportation system - one that provides viable choices to walk and bike - will lead to a far more efficient use of transportation resources. ...more >
web Active Community Environments Initiative (ACES), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Active Community Environments Initiative (ACES) promotes walking, bicycling, and the development of accessible recreation facilities. ...more >
document National Survey of Bicyclist and Pedestrian Attitudes and Behaviors, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Bureau of Transportation Statistics
This brief summary highlights the findings from the National Survey of Pedestrian and Bicyclist Attitudes. ...more >
web Active Living Network Storybank, Active Living Network
The Active Living Storybank is a searchable database of projects, programs and initiatives around the country promoting health through changes in the built environment. ...more >
web The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
This website is the health, physical activity, fitness and sports information website of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. You can find out about the Council and its work, view its publications, ...more >
document Case Study No. 1: Reasons Why Bicycling and Walking Are And Are Not Being Used More Extensively as Travel Modes, Federal Highway Administration
This report discusses current levels of bicycling and walking for utilitarian and recreational purposes and assesses the potential for increased usage. Part and parcel of this is an exploration of the major demand constratints on non- ...more >