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The popularity of bicycling has hit a new stride in recent decades. Whether it’s a way to get to work, help the environment, or just for the joy of riding, cycling has increased the demand for things like bike sharing systems, parks, and bike lanes on roads. Will our love for bicycling continue to grow and change our urban landscape?
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the popularity of bicycling has risen significantly in the last
two decades, Predominantly in urban
areas. from riding for fun, to commuters, to changing the urban landscape, bike culture will be around
for years to come.
In Copenhagen and Amsterdam
37% & 40% of all citizens ride their bike on a daily basis
106 km of bike paths, 48 km of low-traffic boulevards, 283 km of bike lanes
Currently, working on city infrastructure. After two streets were made more bike-friendly, bike traffic increased 43%
95% of city streets open to cyclists, 600 km of bike routes and a 182,000 sq ft bike park
During peak season, 11,000 bike trips were recorded through downtown per day
San Francisco anticipates 20% of all city trips to be made by bike by 2020
The most bike-friendly cities in the U.S.
BIKE STATS
amsterdam
TOP 5 Cities with the most bike commuters
subculture
track standing Bicycle is held stationary by balancing upright with the biker's feet & pedals
Before the early 2000’s, fixed gear bicycles were mainly ridden by bike messengers, but today it has grown into a culture in itself, being popular among college students and commuters
top fixed gear bikesales in the u.s.
bike commuters on the rise...
bicycle commuter act of 2008
bike sharing systems
how bike sharing works
www.verticalmeasures.com
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Started in 1992 in San Francisco, it’s a monthly event where anyone is invited to ride their bikes. Today, some of the larger cities attract over 1,000 riders and similar events are held in over 300 cities.
critical mass
The goal is to create designated bike lanes for growing populations in major cities and urban areas
green lane movement
commuters by gender...
copenhagen
THE
THE
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pedals with cages or straps
colorful features
simple mechanics
hipster mustache
high seatlow handlebars
the fIXED gEAR enthusiast
AKA: Bicycle commuter
striving to create bike-friendlyurban culture & recognition
bag
fender
reflectors trafficcone
petition forms
helmet
chain gaurd
water bottle
1990 2009
Spring 2011 Spring 2013
=15
lights
1. Washington, D.C.2. Portland, OR3. Minneapolis, MN4. Seattle, WA5. San Francisco, CA
3.13% of Washington, D.C.’s population commutes by bicycle
50% reduced risk ofheart disease
cycling20 milesper day
Bicycling has grown in popularity in the past two decades mostly among men between
25-64 y/o
64%increase
236,000517,000
6,000 bikes &330 stations
76%24%
2.25% of Portland’s population commutes by bicycle
Established in January 2009, the law allows employers who provide bike parking, bathing facilities, tune-ups, and other support for for bicycle commuting to deduct up to $20 a month per participating employee from their own taxable income.
Number of bike sharing programs around the world
Number of bicycles within those programs
citibike, in new york city, launched in july 2013 and is now the largest bike sharing program in the u.s.
from Manhattan through Brooklyn
sign up unlock ride returnfor pass & time limit bike from station to desired locations bike to any station
bikesbelong.org | peoplepoweredmovement.org | downtownphoenix.com capitalbikeshare.com | treehugger.com
good.is | myassettag.com | bikewalk.org adultbicycling.com | travel.cnn.com | blog.priceonomics.com
Portland, ORminneapolis, mn
madison, wi
san fran, ca
boulder, co
Orange County
Los Angeles
San Jose
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
manhattan
brooklyn
& its personalities
