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Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2016 Benchmarking Report

Source: Alliance for Bicycling and Walking, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Alliance for Biking & Walking has been tracking data across the U.S. to provide a comprehensive snapshot of biking and walking in the U.S.
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Safer Cycling through Improved Infrastructure

Source: American Journal of Public Health
This article explores trends in bicycle safety in several North American cities to link infrastructure with safety improvements.
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Improving Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity During Rehabilitation of Existing Bridges

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC), Fehr & Peers Transportation Consultants
This paper highlight opportunities for enhancing pedestrian and bicycle accommodations during rehabilitation of existing bridges.
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A Global High Shift Cycling Scenario

Source: UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies
This report presents a new look at the future of cycling for urban transportation and the potential contribution it could make to mobility as well as sustainability.
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Smart Growth Self Assessment for Rural Communities

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The Smart Growth Self-Assessment for Rural Communities is a compilation of strategies, organized by 11 common "goal areas," that villages, towns, and small cities can use to evaluate their existing policies to create healthy,
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Bikeability Checklist for Teens

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Riding a bike is fun. It's a great way to get around and to get your daily dose of physical activity. It's good for the environment, and it can save you money. No wonder many communities are encouraging people to ride their bicycles more often!
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Forecasting Tools: State of the Practice

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC), Fehr & Peers
This white paper summarizes the state of the practice of bicycle and pedestrian forecasting tools, and suggests potential next steps to improve them.
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Evaluating the Economic Benefits of Nonmotorized Transportation

Source: John A Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, US Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
This report reviews potential methods for analyzing these different economic benefits at the project, neighborhood, and larger community scale, highlighting case studies from four agencies.
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Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2014 Benchmarking Report

Source: Alliance for Biking and Walking
The Report combines original research with over 20 government data sources to compile data on bicycling and walking levels and demographics, safety, funding, policies, and a variety of other metrics.
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Costs for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Infrastructure Improvements Summary Report

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC), Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Active Living Research Program, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
This report summarizes a recent effort to collect cost information for a variety of pedestrian and bicycle countermeasures.
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