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Pedaling Health: Health Benefits of a Modal Transportation Shift

Source: Australian Department of Transport,
The purpose of this report is to present medical research on the benefits accruing from incorporating exercise into daily living patterns.
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10 Smart Routes to Bicycle Safety

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
This bicycle safety brochure was published jointly by DOT's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Share the Road: Pennsylvania Bicycle Driver's Manual

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
This manual teaches safe bicycling on public roads and streets.
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Portland By Cycle: A Guide to Your Ride

Source: City of Portland Office of Transportation
This extensive brochure instructs bicyclists on proper safety skills, bike maintenance, route choice, and more.
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Bicyclist's Safety Principles & Practices to Avoid

Source: Oregon Department of Transportation
Oregon's clear, well written manual helps bicyclists and parents of younger bicyclists understand how to ride safely and legally, and can easily be adapted for use in other States and localities.
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National Survey on Active Transportation

Source: Go for Green
The major objective of the 1998 National Survey on Active Transportation is to establish a baseline of participation in active transportation (walking and cycling) among adults and school aged children in Canada.
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Training Programs for Bicycle Safety

Source: Washington Traffic Safety Commission
A compendium of bicycle safety education programs prepared by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission in 1998.
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Common Bicycle Crashtypes & How to Avoid Them

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
This short document provides a description and image of several common bicycle crash types, along with tips to avoid them.
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Bicycle Crash Data

Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
This document summarizes an analysis of 1998 bicycle crash data from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).
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Traffic Safety Facts: Pedalcyclists

Source: National Center for Statistics and Analysis, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
This document gives a summary of the characteristics of pedalcyclist (bicyclist) crashes in 2003.
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