Thursday, June 24, 2010

New Data Show Bicycling and Walking Up by 25 Percent

clipped from www.dot.gov
New Data Show Bicycling and Walking Up by 25 Percent
The U.S. Department of Transportation today released new data from the Federal Highway Administration’s 2009 National Household Travel Survey which shows that both bicycling and walking trips have increased by 25 percent since 2001.  The FHWA funded Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center included this data in The National Bicycling and Walking Study: A 15-Year Status Report.  The report details trends and changes in bicycling and walking since 1994.
“This report demonstrates what we’ve been saying here at the Department,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.   “Americans want and need safe alternatives to driving. And by making biking and walking safer and more accessible, we’ll be able to provide Americans with more choices and help foster more active, livable communities.” 
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