"Bicycling and walking make up a relatively small portion
of commuting activity in the United States, but
these nonmotorized travel modes play important roles
within many of the nation’s local transportation systems.
Infrastructure that supports bicycling and walking
expands transportation options and may complement
other forms of transportation by supplementing segments
of trips. Several state and local agencies have
taken steps to promote pedestrian and bicycle travel.
Strategies to accommodate nonmotorized travel vary
across communities, but may include sidewalk modifications,
pedestrian-oriented commercial centers, or
bicycle lanes to name a few. In recent years, the number
of cities with bicycle sharing programs has increased
considerably.1 These efforts reflect ongoing changes
in infrastructure and travel options across the nation’s
dynamic transportation systems. Such changes influence
decisions people make about their trip to work.
The American Community Survey (ACS) is an important
tool for tracking how the nation’s travel patterns change
across.."
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