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The percentage of daily trips in the United States made by walking or bicycling is far lower than in Western European countries. The authors explore what makes the United States so different, examining the demographics and the frequency, distance, and purpose of pedestrian and bicycle travel; the influences of the natural and built environments; safety concerns; and research needs, including data and planning tools.

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2012-5

TR News

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Figures; Photos; References; Tables

Bicycle travel; Bicycling; Demographics; Environment; Pedestrian safety; Trip purpose; Walking

Bicycle safety; Research needs

United States

Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

TRIS, TRB

Jul 16 2012 2:26PM

• Advancing the Discourse on Health and Transportation
• Business Cycles: Catering to the Bicycling Market
• Exploring the Relationship Between Consumer Behavior and Mode Choice
• Innovative Data Collection for Pedestrians, Bicycles, and Other Non-Motor Vehicle Modes
• Introduction: Making Way for Pedestrians and Bicycles: Realizing the Environmental, Health, and Economic Benefits
• Leveraging the Health Benefits of Active Transportation: Creating an Actionable Agenda for Transportation Professionals
• Measuring Multimodal Mobility with the "Highway Capacity Manual" 2010 and Other New Analysis Tools
• Measuring Walking and Cycling for Transportation: Expert Panel Examines Practice, Challenges, and Gaps
• Regulating Emerging Light Electric Vehicles to Enhance Urban Transportation System Sustainability
• Research Pays Off: Safety Effectiveness of the HAWK or Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon
• Transferring European Bicyclist- and Pedestrian-Friendly Designs and Practices to the United States: The Importance of Comprehensive Approaches That Include Evaluation
• Traveler Response to Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities and Programs
• Understanding Right-Turn Car–Cycle Conflicts at Intersections: Findings from Site-Based and In-Car Observations
• Walking and Cycling in Western Europe and the United States: Trends, Policies, and Lessons