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The Case for Cycling
This site is a joint project of Portland Transport, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, BikePortland, Portland Afoot and AROW and has been created to serve as a compendium of the best research and arguments supporting cycling as a positive force in urban livability, health, sustainability and prosperity.
Initially motivated by a goal of informing the City Club of Portland research study "BICYCLING IN PORTLAND: A SERIOUS LOOK AT TRANSPORTATION POLICY AND PRIORITIES" we hope this site will also be a resource for other communities seeking to understand the benefits of cycling.
Major Arguments for Cycling
- Transportation, Energy and Environmental Benefits
- Economic and Fiscal Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Safety Benefits
- Urban Design Benefits
- Social Capital Benefits
Other Topics
- Need for Safe and Comfortable Facilities
- History of Cycling in Portland
- Sharing the Road
- Equity and Inclusion
- Who Pays for Roads?
- Debate about Helmet Regulations
Arguments Against Cycling
- Inferior Good - Declining Demand
- Slow and Inefficient
- Excessive Costs and Subsidies
- Unfair To Motorists
Overview Research
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, "Report to the U.S. Congress on the Outcomes of the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program SAFETEA-LU Section 1807" (2012), accessed May 27, 2012 [1]
- U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, "The National Bicycling and Walking Study: 15–Year Status Report" (2010), accessed May 27, 2012 [2]
- Todd Litman, Victoria Transport Policy Institute, "Evaluating Non-Motorized Transportation Benefits and Costs" (2012) [3]
City of Portland Policy
- City of Portland, "Bicycle Master Plan for 2030" (2010) [4]
- City of Portland, "Portland Plan, Recommended Draft" (adopted by City Council in 2012 with minor amendments) [5]
- City of Portland, "Climate Action Plan" (2009) [6]
- City of Portland, "Peak Oil Report" (2007) [7]
Books
- Mia Birk and Joe (Metal Cowboy) Kurmaskie, Joyride, Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planet (Cadence Press, 2010), ISBN 0615384110
- Jeff Mapes, Pedaling Revolution, How Cyclists are Changing American Cities (Oregon State University Press, 2009), ISBN 0870714198
Other Collections of Research
- Bikes Belong Stats and Research, [8]
- Collection of Cycle Concepts 2012 (Denmark) [9]
- Portland State University, Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation [10]
- Publications of John Pucher, Ph.D., Rutgers [11]
- Victoria Transport Policy Institute, Walking and Cycling [12]
- Alta Planning, Research and Study Documents [13]
- Dutch Fietsberaad (Bicycle Council) Knowlege Bank and Example Bank [14]
