{"id":725882,"date":"2025-02-04T06:12:29","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T14:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/about\/newsroom\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=725882"},"modified":"2025-05-08T17:38:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T00:38:38","slug":"active-transportation-cycling-cities-flourish","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/about\/newsroom\/blog\/active-transportation-cycling-cities-flourish","title":{"rendered":"Mode Switch: How Cities Are Engineering the Bicycle Revolution"},"author":671,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"sync_status":"","episode_type":"","audio_file":"","transcript_file":"","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","castos_file_data":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[],"tags":[491262,491272,491312,46992,237681],"industry":[],"esri-blog-category":[491252,478302],"esri_blog_department":[478202],"class_list":["post-725882","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","tag-active-transportation","tag-bicycling","tag-flourishing-cities","tag-trails","tag-urban-planning","esri-blog-category-flourishing-cities","esri-blog-category-transportation","esri_blog_department-infrastructure"],"acf":{"video_source":"","video_start":"","video_stop":"","short_description":"America\u2019s transportation planners are using GIS to design sustainable, well-connected bicycle infrastructure networks.","pdf":{"host_remotely":false,"file":"","file_url":""},"flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"sidebar","layout":"standard","image_reference":null,"image_reference_figure":"","spotlight_image":null,"section_title":"","spotlight_name":"","position":"Right","content":"The complicated work required to develop more sustainable transportation networks often starts with a map. With it, planners are better able to see opportunities and obstacles and work with stakeholders to develop a clear vision.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Transportation planners use geographic information system (GIS) technology to get more Americans out of their cars to bicycle or walk.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Planners use maps, data analysis, and public engagement tools to develop better-connected pathways.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>New infrastructure designs increase safety and mobility for people traveling by means other than motorized vehicles.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","snippet":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"The car-centric designs of America's cities and towns have given people greater mobility and personal freedom and boosted the nation\u2019s economy\u2014at a cost. Now, in communities big and small, a major shift is making the humble bicycle a winning solution to address several persistent global concerns.\r\n\r\nMotorized transportation is a leading cause of carbon dioxide emissions, which pollute the air and cause temperatures to rise. Car-centric designs can also make bustling areas unsafe for walkers and cyclists, eliminating the casual social interactions that make people feel connected to their communities.\r\n\r\nBeing cocooned in vehicles for what amounts to more than 15 days per year has also taken a toll on the nation\u2019s well-being. Drivers tend to be more sedentary and isolated during commutes, cut off from nature and one another. Inside cars, we often become passersby in our own communities.\r\n\r\nThe increase in traffic congestion as more people move to cities\u2014coupled with the urgent need to improve air quality and address rising temperatures\u2014intensifies the pressure for change.\r\n\r\nThis is where cycling shines: as a cleaner, more affordable, and, therefore more accessible form of transportation. Bicycles require less space and cause less wear and tear on roads."},{"acf_fc_layout":"sidebar","layout":"standard","image_reference":null,"image_reference_figure":"","spotlight_image":null,"section_title":"","spotlight_name":"","position":"Left","content":"<h3><strong>Benefits at a Glance<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nIncreasing traffic on bikeways while reducing vehicular traffic on roads can have many benefits:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Fewer traffic fatalities and serious injuries among cyclists<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Improved air quality<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Lower transportation costs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Better health, as cycling ranks among the top three exercises for improving cardiovascular fitness<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Improved mobility to locations not currently well-served by public transportation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Improved mobility for groups with limited access to cars or public transportation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Support for efforts to meet federal Clean Air Act mandates<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Reduced noise and congestion<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","snippet":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWell-designed and well-connected bikeways give people a way to take part in improving air quality and reducing carbon emissions while getting physically fit. Smart investments in improving active transportation networks empower people to boost their mental, physical, social, and economic well-being.\r\n\r\nAs impressive as those benefits sound, most people recognize that such a major mode shift\u2014which would mean getting hundreds of thousands of drivers out of their sedans, trucks, and SUVs for even just a few local trips each week\u2014will require vision, commitment, and careful planning.\r\n\r\nPlanning in many communities begins with a smart and dynamic map created with geographic information system (GIS) technology. By analyzing local data in the context of location, planners can see where transit connections could exist and where pathways and bicycle lanes could be extended.\r\n\r\nThis approach helps planners uncover obstacles and spot opportunities early. Already, many communities are taking this approach to create smarter, dynamic, and more sustainable transportation systems that also make those cities more fun.\r\n\r\n\u201cI don\u2019t think there\u2019s a better investment,\u201d one official at a large city transportation agency said. \u201cIf you want to build a better city, you can start by building bike lanes.\u201d\r\n<h3><strong>Curbing Carbon Emissions<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nDrivers take an estimated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bts.gov\/statistical-products\/surveys\/national-household-travel-survey-daily-travel-quick-facts\">1.1 billion trips every day<\/a> in the US. That\u2019s about four trips per person, with 87 percent made in personal vehicles, according to the US Department of Transportation.\r\n\r\nTransportation analysts have found another compelling statistic, and they hope it points to an inroad for knocking down emissions: Forty-eight percent of car travel in the nation is for distances of three miles or less\u2014and 20 percent is for less than one mile."},{"acf_fc_layout":"gallery","gallery_images":[725942,725912,725902]},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"If 10 percent of the population replaced one car trip a day with a bike ride, carbon from transportation could drop an estimated 10 percent, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1361920921000687?via%3Dihub\">findings published in a transportation research journal<\/a>.\r\n\r\nIn most communities, roadblocks slow a major mode shift among commuters and other travelers. To get more cyclists on the streets, city planners will look for pathways that are suitable:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Safe\u2014protected from vehicles on the road<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Appropriate for many types of riders, including people who have various physical abilities, and families that are enjoying the trails together<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Well-connected to community services and popular destinations<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Equipped with amenities such as parking and storage<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\u201cThe cities that make these kinds of investments and changes are the cities that are growing and thriving in this century,\u201d a large city transportation official said.\r\n<h3><strong>Minneapolis Plans for a Major Culture Shift<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nMinneapolis\u2014with a population of more than 423,000 people\u2014is spread across 59 square miles, making it less dense than many large cities. Yet, single-occupancy vehicles are often impractical even there, especially during large gatherings. Big-league ballgames, festivals, and other traffic-jamming events present opportunities for people to choose other modes of transportation, city officials say. Active transportation experts urge people to continue this pattern of leaving their cars at home for everyday outings.\r\n\r\nOfficials in Minneapolis set an ambitious goal for a mode switch. The city\u2019s transportation action plan calls for 60 percent of all trips to be taken with a mode of travel other than a private vehicle by 2030.\r\n\r\nPlanners say bicycles should be the choice at least 10 percent of the time, while walking and public transit would be appropriate for many other trips. To support the mode switch, the city is improving its infrastructure network for bicycles.\r\n\r\n\u201cOur current infrastructure is not adequate,\u201d said Alex Schieferdecker, the city\u2019s pedestrian and bicycle coordinator. \u201cThe designs that we are building now and the routes that we have in the queue go a very long way toward being adequate.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe city has begun building a network of bike lanes that are separate from sidewalks and roads but run parallel to them. Adding bikeways to roads can happen during maintenance work, making these improvements more cost-effective."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":725972,"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"The city uses GIS mapping and analysis to prioritize these projects. Traffic analysis tools in GIS allow planners to identify high-crash areas; create designs that improve safety; and make bikeway connections to retail corridors, schools, parks, and other resources.\r\n\r\nPlanners can also prioritize roadway improvements based on equity. They use GIS to identify neighborhoods where decades of underinvestment have left residents with fewer choices for transportation compared to other areas of the city.\r\n\r\nAs a result of their detailed analysis, planners in Minneapolis have acquired other important insights.\r\n\r\n\u201cWe know from research in other cities that cyclists spend more money in local businesses,\u201d Schieferdecker said. \u201cCorridors that are safer and more comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists will mean greater health of the local economy. And when people are out walking, biking, seeing their neighbors, their friends, it's good for their health.\u201d\r\n<h3><strong>Forward-Looking Policies Promote Cycling in Redding, California<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nBike-friendly policies help communities build momentum toward a mode shift. In California, legislators designated the state\u2019s department of transportation (Caltrans) as the <a href=\"https:\/\/catc.ca.gov\/programs\/active-transportation-program\">Active Transportation Program<\/a> administrator. The program ensures that projects funded and overseen by Caltrans will be designed to provide comfortable, convenient, and connected infrastructure.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/healthyshasta.org\/school\/safe-routes-to-school\/\">Safe Routes to Schools<\/a>, a component of the Active Transportation Program, has completed more than 400 projects since 2017 to make it easier for children to bike and walk to school. Research has shown that physical activity can help improve students' concentration. Reducing traffic around schools also makes for a safer environment. In Redding, California, new trails in the Lema Ranch neighborhood connect students to Mountain View Middle School and Redding School of the Arts.\r\n\r\nTo fully appreciate the benefits of bike-friendly infrastructure, look to Redding\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turtlebay.org\/sundial-bridge\">Sundial Bridge<\/a>. The bridge has transformed Redding\u2019s tourism since opening in 2004, often drawing bigger crowds than the city\u2019s downtown area.\r\n\r\nThe 700-foot structure\u2014for cyclists and pedestrians only\u2014crosses over the Sacramento River, offering access to the city\u2019s breathtaking landscape. On the other side are the north and south campuses of Turtle Bay Exploration Park."},{"acf_fc_layout":"gallery","gallery_images":[725922,725932,725952]},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"For decades, Redding has advocated for car-free transportation zones. It temporarily closed a two-mile stretch of Park Marina Drive in 2011 for an event called Shasta Living Streets. Redding was one of the first Open Streets events in Northern California. <a href=\"https:\/\/openstreetsproject.org\/\">Open Streets programs<\/a> are allowing people from New York City to Bogot\u00e1, Columbia, and Delhi, India, to regularly experience their city streets in a new way.\r\n\r\nTo further connect riders to notable local outdoor recreation sites and other amenities, Redding\u2019s Bicycle Action Plan calls for adding more than 38 miles of paved, multiuse paths to the city\u2019s 124-mile trails network. The city also plans to update 57 miles of existing dedicated bike lanes at major connection points to improve safety for cyclists of all ages."},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":730082,"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":"https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/0ca4c896a79a453c947cbd0016b3f7c4\/page\/Bikeways\/"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"Redding provides maps of <span data-ogsc=\"blue\"><u><a title=\"https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/0ca4c896a79a453c947cbd0016b3f7c4\/page\/Bikeways\/\" href=\"https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/0ca4c896a79a453c947cbd0016b3f7c4\/page\/Bikeways\/\" data-outlook-id=\"ace7dc7f-d807-44f0-86b3-2fb1afaaa90e\" data-ogsc=\"blue\">bikeways<\/a><\/u><\/span>\u00a0and <span data-ogsc=\"blue\"><u><a title=\"https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/0ca4c896a79a453c947cbd0016b3f7c4\/page\/Trails\/\" href=\"https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/0ca4c896a79a453c947cbd0016b3f7c4\/page\/Trails\/\" data-outlook-id=\"c2c44d22-7f76-488d-98c3-a1423dbd52d7\" data-ogsc=\"blue\">recreational trails<\/a><\/u><\/span> to help riders plan outings and learn about recreational events. The maps are enriched with data describing amenities for recreation, as well as information such as trail distance, grade, elevation, and status (open\/closed).\r\n\r\nFor guidance on improving infrastructure, planners often turn to the <a href=\"https:\/\/caatpresources.org\/about\/\">Active Transportation Resource Center<\/a>. It brings together the expertise of the California Department of Public Health and university researchers.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s true that cars give us freedom to travel quickly from one side of a city to the other. But now the challenge for communities is to remain viable and competitive. That means moving quickly toward more balanced, sustainable living. Those goals are closely linked with corporate recruitment and job creation. As such, a mode shift to bicycles\u2014especially for short trips\u2014is not only smart but necessary for communities to thrive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLearn more about how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/urban-community-planning\/overview\">planners use GIS to design communities that consider the human element and livability<\/a>."},{"acf_fc_layout":"sidebar","layout":"standard","image_reference":null,"image_reference_figure":"","spotlight_image":null,"section_title":"","spotlight_name":"","position":"Center","content":"<h3><strong>Getting Started<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nAuthoritative location data and maps are the foundation for innovative transportation planning. That foundation often includes these components:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgis.com\/apps\/solutions\/index.html?domain=Transportation&amp;gallery=true&amp;industry=State%20and%20Local%20Government&amp;solution=jvb70n083qaq6tugrsuhfi2hqdrarmh9&amp;sortField=relevance&amp;sortOrder=desc#home\">traffic crash analysis<\/a>, performed with geographic information system (GIS) technology, identifies high-risk roads and hot spots. With this information, planners can add features to reduce collisions and improve safety in other ways.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgis.com\/apps\/solutions\/index.html?domain=Transportation&amp;gallery=true&amp;industry=State%20and%20Local%20Government&amp;solution=118drmqqqhnms5md5759hcdcqfdd2nxa&amp;sortField=relevance&amp;sortOrder=desc#home\">Vision Zero technology solutions<\/a> are deployed in many communities to provide location-specific insights for creating safer roads.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Esri's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgis.com\/apps\/solutions\/index.html?gallery=true&amp;industry=State%20and%20Local%20Government&amp;searchTerm=Vision%20Zero&amp;solution=9voiacd78j3wh71k9pifxws8sdhuabuk&amp;sortField=relevance&amp;sortOrder=desc#home\">Active Transportation Outreach<\/a>\u00a0solution delivers a set of capabilities that help state and local governments inventory human-powered transportation facilities and promote transportation alternatives that improve the health and welfare of a community.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>One planner suggests using surveys as a strategy for gauging feedback about local amenities. For example, a survey that determines how many women and children use cycling networks can help planners understand whether the network is perceived as safe.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","snippet":""}],"references":null},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.9 (Yoast SEO v25.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Push to Make Cycling a Bigger Part of American Life<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"America\u2019s transportation planners are using GIS to design sustainable, well-connected bicycle infrastructure networks.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/about\/newsroom\/blog\/active-transportation-cycling-cities-flourish\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Mode 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