A new national survey gathers evidence about what it would take to convert larger numbers of people to the bike lifestyle.
Michael Anderson shares news of a national survey—the first of its kind—to explore the opinions of people "interested but concerned" about biking.
According to Anderson, "As part of its new national survey about bicycling participation, PeopleForBikes hired a public research firm to survey thousands of American adults. One of the questions: whether they would like to ride a bicycle more often."
The post goes on to detail the evidence gathered in the survey, including the following findings:
- One third of people who want to bike more are dissatisfied with existing bike infrastructure.
- Bike ownership is a major obstacle to riding.
- People fear being targeted while on their bikes (especially people of color).
- Cities in the western United States do a better job of integrating bikes and transit.
- Everyone worries about getting hit by cars, but the concern varies among demographic groups.
- Everyone wants protected bike lanes
The post includes a lot more detail on each of these points.
FULL STORY: The First National Survey of People ‘Interested But Concerned’ About Biking
St. Petersburg’s Bike Infrastructure Efforts Pay Off
New bike infrastructure is encouraging more people to take to the streets on two wheels, but advocates say safety challenges remain.
San Francisco Reveals New Bike Plan
The draft plan targets improvements on 385 road segments.
Bike Resolutions for the New Year
A list of ways people can enhance their biking experience, appreciate the joy of cycling, and support safer bike infrastructure.
Maui's Vacation Rental Debate Turns Ugly
Verbal attacks, misinformation campaigns and fistfights plague a high-stakes debate to convert thousands of vacation rentals into long-term housing.
Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.
San Francisco Suspends Traffic Calming Amidst Record Deaths
Citing “a challenging fiscal landscape,” the city will cease the program on the heels of 42 traffic deaths, including 24 pedestrians.
Defunct Pittsburgh Power Plant to Become Residential Tower
A decommissioned steam heat plant will be redeveloped into almost 100 affordable housing units.
Trump Prompts Restructuring of Transportation Research Board in “Unprecedented Overreach”
The TRB has eliminated more than half of its committees including those focused on climate, equity, and cities.
Amtrak Rolls Out New Orleans to Alabama “Mardi Gras” Train
The new service will operate morning and evening departures between Mobile and New Orleans.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont