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TITLE:	Reasons Why Bicycling And Walking Are And Are Not Being Used More Extensively As Travel Modes
AUTHOR:	Stewart A. Goldsmith, for the Federal Highway Administration
NUMBER:	FHWA-PD-92-041, Case Study #1
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FORMAT:	Booklet
LENGTH:	85 pages
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INTENDED AUDIENCE:	Pedestrian Program Coordinators, Traffic Engineers, Planners

DESCRIPTION: This study examines why bicycling and walking are not more prevalent. Most of the information centers on bicycling. Key factors affecting pedestrian levels include subjective ones such as distance, traffic safety, convenience, cost, valuation of time and exercise, physical condition, family circumstances, habits, attitudes and values, and peer group acceptance, and objective ones such as climate and topography. Current walking habits, including trip purpose and reasons both for walking and not walking are discussed. A review of methods to evaluate the potential demand for bicycling and walking includes a critique of cordon counts, attitude surveys, speculative surveys, market-based strategies, and the utility model. Recommendations for increasing nonmotorized transportation include incentives and disincentives. A list of references is attached.

HOW TO GET:	Order from: The National Bicycle and Pedestrian Clearinghouse 1506 21st Street, NW Suite 210 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 800 760-NBPC, or 202 463-8405 Fax: 202 463-6625
CROSS LISTINGS:	walkability, impediments, facilities, encouragement