A Look at the Nearly 1 Million Who Ride Their Bikes to Work in the U.S.

"The proportion of workers who commute by bicycle has remained small, but relatively steady over the last few decades. The number of  bike commuters, which has grown to nearly 1 million, has increased at roughly the same rate as the labor force, which has not been the case for some modes of commuting such as transit and walking.

The number of men who bicycle to work still exceeds that of women, but the gender gap is narrowing. Women workers made up 28 percent of bike commuters in 2014, up from about 23 percent in 2006. Men made up about 77 percent of bicycle commuters in 2006, compared with 72 percent in 2014..." 
Bikes to work

Modes Less Traveled—Bicycling and Walking to Work in the United States: 2008–2012

"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.."
Travel to work

Modes Less Traveled—Bicycling and Walking to Work in the United States: 2008–2012

"• The number of U.S. workers who traveled to work by bicycle increased from about 488,000
in 2000 to about 786,000 in 2008–2012, a larger percentage increase than that of any other
commuting mode.
• The combined rate of bicycle commuting for the 50 largest U.S. cities increased from 0.6
percent in 2000 to 1.0 percent in 2008–2012..."
Bicycling

Bike to Work Week
"Bicycle riding can improve your health, save money transportation or fuel, and help you protect (and enjoy!) the environment. Each year Bike To Work Week is celebrated by thousands of people and is a reminder to dust off and gear up for the riding season.

Pick 5 for the Environment! Biking to work is one of those simple steps you can do to make a difference where you live. When you Pick 5, just select "human powered modes of transportation" under the Air category.

Submit photos! If you take pictures biking to work, submit a few to the State of the Environment photo project!

Share your thoughts! Check out the Greenversations blog post "Bike to Work Day — Who's In?" about biking to work, and tell us about your ride to to the office or wherever you go.

Learn more! Find more ideas you can use on the road to cut greenhouse gas emissions, reduce the nation's dependence on oil, and save money."