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John Pucher, Rutgers University
Ralph Buehler, Virginia Tech
Photo: Susan Handy Photo: Ralph Buehler
Photo: Greg Raisman Photo: Marie DemersSan Antonio
Cycling to the Future:
Lessons from Cities across the Globe
Photo: SF Bike Coalition Photo: Bike Texas
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Advantages of Cycling:
Economical: Affordable by everyone,requiring minimal costs for individuals andgovernments
Good for business: Generate retail sales and
profits from tourism No pollution: Clean and quiet
Energy-efficient: Use up calories we need toburn off from eating too much
Healthy: Many studies report on physical,social, mental health benefits
Fun: Getting out into the fresh air with familyand friends
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Source: Pucher and Buehler (eds.) City Cycling. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2012
Cycling Share of Daily Trips in Europe, North
America, and Australia, 1999-2008
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Bicycle Share of Work Commuters in
the USA (2007) and Canada (2006)
Source: Pucher, J., Buehler, R., Seinen, M., Bicycling
Renaissance in North America? An Update and Re-
Assessment of Cycling Trends and Policies, Transportation
Research A, Vol. 45 (6), 2011, pp. 451-475.
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~27% of all trips in the U.S. were amile or shorter in 2009
~41% of all trips were shorter than twomiles
Lots of Potential for Increased Cycling:
Many daily trips in American urban
areas are short enough to walk or bike!
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