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Advocacy Resources
Making a successful case for bicycling and walking priorities requires two things: great stories and great data.
We need to be able to illustrate the benefits of bicycling in a way that resonates with decision-makers — and we need to have the credible statistics to back it up. The same principle holds for successful advocacy campaigns.
In the resources below, we provide the facts and figures to support bicycling and give examples of actual advocacy campaigns as models for others to follow. From the ins and outs of the new transportation law, MAP-21, to the economic benefits of bicycling, the reports and resources below will help you make bicycling better in your community.
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Advocacy
Darren Flusche
Policy Director
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Advocacy Infographics
Research and Data
Infographic: Bicycle Friendly Community bike commuter rates grow faster
2010 bicycle commuting data for all 375 cities included in the American Community Survey
2011 state bicycle commute rates, including bicycle commuting by gender
Analysis of the US Census American Community Survey 2000-2008
Analysis of the 2009 National Household Travel Survey (NHTS)
Popular Bicycling and Walking Campaigns
Making Biking Better with Federal Funding under MAP-21
Primer on Federal Funding for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects
List of Federal Funding Resources for Biking & Walking
Key Data Sources: Federal Investments in Bicycling and Walking in Your Community
Eligibility is not enough: The Case for Dedicated Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding
Rescissions
FAQsUnderstanding Rescissions: A Call for Proportionality
Rescission and Restoration: Fighting for Priority
2010 Table of Rescissions
About the Key Funding Programs in MAP-21
Successful Funding Campaigns
