Biking By The Numbers

BIKING BY THE NUMBERS 28% are below a mile distance MOST TRIPS AMERICANS MAKE ARE LESS THAN 3 MILES 12% are between one and two miles 10% are between two and three miles 2 2 Bicycling is the second most popular outdoor activity in the United States 47% of Americans say they would like more bike facilities in their communities. 3 More than 14.9 MILLION The average American househould spends $7,179 per year on owning and driving their cars 3x as many new bikes BICYCLES are sold each year than cars. 4.6 MILLION CARS TRAFFIC CONGESTION WASTES NEARLY 3.9 BILLION GALLONS OF GAS PER YEAR IN THE UNITED STATES For every mile pedaled rather than driven, nearly one pound of CO2 (0.88 Ibs) is saved. Sources: Outdoor Foundation, 2010 / National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2008 / US Department of Transportation, 2009 / National Bicycle Dealers Association, 2010 / Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 2010 / Texas Transportation Institute, 2010 / US Environmental Protection Agency, 2009.