Resources
Check Out the America Bikes platform
Read the full America Bikes Platform here.America Bikes Analysis of the Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009
Check out our latest analysis of the Surface Transportation Authorization Act here.
Research
Want to Know How Bike/Ped did in the Recovery Act?
March 2nd, 2010 was the deadline for state Departments of Transportation to spend the $26.5 billion in Recovery Act funds allocated for transportation projects. America Bikes has determined that three percent of these funds, $734 million, went to bicycle and pedestrian projects. Find out more in our latest research summary.
National Factsheets
Why Are Bicycling and Walking National Issues?
Too many times we hear, "I love to bicycle. I just don't think it's something the federal government should be paying for." In response, we put together a National Issue factsheet that shows just why bicycling and walking are issues of national importance and why funding bicycling and walking benefits our country as a whole.Transportation Enhancement Myths
The Transportation Enhancement (TE) program is the largest source of federal funding for bicycling and walking infrastructure. However, it is also one of the most understood. This TE Myth factsheet outlines some of the most commonly believed myths about the TE program and how wrong they really are.America Bikes Talking Points
Here's a quick list of talking points that help show the great benefits of bicycling all across the country.Investing in Bicycle Infrastructure Works
This Investment Works factsheet uses data from the recently released 2008 American Community Survey to show that investing in bicycling infrastructure increases the amount of people who bike, benefiting our country and our communities.The Top 10 Facts on Biking and Walking in the United States
A one pager with some of the most compelling facts on biking and walking: Top 10 FactsBiking and Walking in Rural Communities
A useful factsheet explaining the benefits of walking and biking
for small towns and rural areas across the country: Biking in Rural Communities
State Factsheets
Bicycling Success Stories
A look at just a few of the walking and bicycling successes in your state. We'll update this with more states soon: Find Your State >>State Benchmarking Factsheets
You may have seen the great data in the Alliance for Biking & Walking's 2010 Benchmarking Report. Here's a way to check out the highlights from just your state: Find Your State >>Member Organizations
Adventure Cycling AssociationAlliance for Biking & Walking
Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals
Bikes Belong Coalition
International Mountain Bicycling Association
League of American Bicyclists
National Center for Bicycling & Walking
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Federal Transportation and Bicycling Blogs
Capitol Hill StreetsblogTransportation Secretary LaHood's Blog
The Infrastructurist
The League of American Bicyclists Blog
