And so is the funding being directed towards bicycle and pedestrian improvements. While the above graphic may look simple, it shows a significant increase in both pedestrian and bicycle trips over the past 20 years, as well as a significant increase in funding. According to The National Bicycling and Walking Study: A 15 Year Status Report, In 1992, less than .25% of Federal Transportation Funding was directed towards Pedestrian and Bicycle projects, but that percentage has grown to nearly 2% in 2009, jumping a whole percent between 2008-2009.
Supporting Pedestrian and Bicycle projects not only boasts environmental benefits, but also creates healthier lifestyles, lowers personal costs of transportation and increases a persons quality of life.
For more information and a copy of the The National Bicycling and Walking Study: A 15 Year Status Report, CLICK HERE
No comments:
Post a Comment