Benefits
BenefitsThe benefits of bicycling infrastructure and programming touch our lives in many ways. Mobility, safety, health, economy and the environment are essential components of our overall quality of life directly and indirectly affected by bicycling. Communities across the Cape Fear region have exciting opportunities to connect each of these components in multiple ways.
Below and to the left, you will find several plans and studies that highlight benefits of bicycling. WalkBike NC (click the image to the left) is a blueprint for improving walking and bicycling for North Carolina communities. Here you will find further information on the benefits of walking and bicycling and the five 'pillars' - health, safety, economy, mobility, and the environment. |
Bicycling Means Business: The Economic Benefits of Bicycle Infrastructure by Advocacy Advance.
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Pathways to Prosperity: The Economic Impacts of Investments in Bicycle Facilities by the Institute for Transportation Research & Education.
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Making the Case for Designing
Active Cities: by Active Living Research |