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Federal Bike/Pedestrian Pilot Project a Success

A recent audit of the Federal Highway Administration Bike/Walk pilot program shows conclusively that infrastructure investments increase the share of trips taken by bicycle and on foot. Approximately $100 million was invested nationwide in bike and pedestrian infrastructure in the 2005 pilot program. The program was designed to determine if people would bike and ride more and drive less if the proper infrastructure were put in place. Learn more: http://fastlane.dot.gov/2012/05/bike-month.html

News, NATIONAL –  May. 15, 2012

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