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John Pucher, Rutgers UniversityRalph Buehler, Virginia Tech

How to Increase Walking and Cycling:

Lessons from across the Globe

Photo: Susan HandyPhoto: Ralph Buehler

Photo: Greg Raisman Photo: Marie Demers

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THANKS TO OUR HOST AND SPONSORS!

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THANKS ALSO TO FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS:

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Advantages of Walking and Cycling:

Economical: Affordable by everyone,

requiring minimal costs for individuals andgovernments

Good for business: Generate retail sales andprofits from tourism

No pollution: Clean and quiet

Energy-efficient: Use up calories we need toburn off from eating too much

Healthy: Many studies report on physical,social, mental health benefits

Fun: Getting out into the fresh air with familyand friends

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Source: Pucher and Buehler, City Cycling, MIT Press, 2012

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Bicycle Share of Work Commuters in

the USA (2007) and Canada (2006)

Source: Pucher, J., Buehler, R., Seinen, M., Bicycling

Renaissance in North America? An Update and Re-

Assessment of Cycling Trends and Policies, TransportationResearch A, Vol. 45 (6), 2011, pp. 451-475.

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City of Vancouver Leads North American Cities

with its High Share of both Walk and Bike Trips

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Walking & Cycling in the City of Vancouver

% Change in # of Trips, 2008 to 2011

*Daily tr ips origin at ing in City of Vancouver. The research and analysis is based on TransLink Trip diary

Data and the opin ions expressed do not represent the v iews of TransLink

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~ 50,000 new walking trips in 2011

~ 300,000 daily walking trips in 2011

Almos t20% increase in w alk tr ips

from 2008 to 2011!

Daily Walking Trips

City of Vancouver Walking Trends

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2008 2011

*Daily trips originating in City of Vancouver. The research and analysis is based on TransLink Trip diary

Data and the opinions expressed do not represent the views of TransLink

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Fastest growing transportation mode

~ 20,000 new cyclist trips in 2011

~ 67,000 daily cycling trips in 2011

Over40% increase in bike tr ips from

2008 to 2011!

Daily Cycling Trips

City of Vancouver Cycling Trends

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2008 2011

*Daily trips originating in City of Vancouver. The research and analysis is based on TransLink Trip diary

Data and the opinions expressed do not represent the views of TransLink

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~27% of all trips in the U.S. were a

mile or shorter in 2009

~41% of all trips were shorter than two

miles

Lots of Potential for Increased

Walking and Cycling:

Many daily trips in American urban

areas are short enough to walk or bike!

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