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A news item from Twin Cities Streets for People

Report: Active Transportation for America

Posted November 3rd, 2008 by amrosell
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An intersection designed to work for cyclists. The city of Amsterdam (35% of all trips on bike) spends about $39 per resident on bicycle programs and facilities. The US average (1% of trips on bike) is about $1.5; Portland's average spending (4% of all trips on bike) is about $3.5 per resident.

"Active Transportation for America" makes the case and provides cost-benefit analyses showing that increasing federal funding in bicycling and walking infrastructure would provide tens of billions of dollars in benefits to all residents of the US.

The report explores three transportation investment scenarios (status quo, modest, substantial) and their impact on climate change and obesity prevention.

The report is attached (30 MB PDF); link provided is to the report's main page at the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.

Link to additional information: 
http://www.railstotrails.org/whatwedo/trailad...
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