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Produced by: The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy United States Department of Transportation
Topic: Tiger 3 Benefit Cost Analysis
Aug 17, 2011
This Power Point presentation explains how to preparing a benefit-cost analysis for a USDOT TIGER Grant (20 pages) (PDF)
Produced by the Advocacy Advance Partnership
Topic: Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
May 23, 2011
This report examines some of the states that have successfully dedicated federal safety funds to reduce bicycle and pedestrian fatalities and crashes. (34 pages) (PDF)
Produced by America Bikes and the League of American Bicyclists
Topic: Understanding Rescissions
Apr 20, 2011
This sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions about rescissions, including what they are, what’s at stake for bicycle and pedestrian projects and what you might hear from your state DOT. (2 pages) (PDF)
Produced by the Advocacy Advance Partnership
Topic: Understanding Rescissions
Apr 20, 2011
An update to the 2010 report on rescissions, this April 2011 report explains the rescissions process, the importance of proportionality and outlines how advocates can work to make sure state DOTs are making the most of key funding sources for bicycle and pedestrian projects. (3 pages) (PDF)
Produced by the Advocacy Advance Partnership
Topic: Bridge access for bicyclists and pedestrians
Dec 01, 2010
This report outlines how advocates can counter common objections and secure bicycle and pedestrian facilities on bridges. It compiles useful data and policy statements, and draws on the experience and insight of advocates across the country who have won or are engaged in bridge access campaigns in their communities. (22 pages) (PDF)
Produced by the Advocacy Advance Partnership
Topic: Climate Action Plans
Jul 20, 2010
This report outlines how bicycling advocates can push for the inclusion and implementation of policies that promote cycling in city, state and university Climate Action Plans. (34 pages) (PDF)
Produced by the Advocacy Advance Partnership
Topic: State Rumble Strip Projects
Jun 02, 2010
This report provides advocates an overview of how to find out about rumble strip projects in their state and how to address their concerns with officials from their Department of Transportation. (PDF) (152KB)
Produced by the Advocacy Advance Partnership
Topic: Ready to Rumble?
May 19, 2010
Rumble strips are increasingly common on popular rural bicycling routes; this report discusses the problem and provides best practices for bicycle-tolerable rumble strips that advocates should encourage their state DOTs to follow. (6 pages, PDF)
Produced by the Advocacy Advance Partnership
Topic: The Importance of Bike/Ped Staff
May 06, 2010
This analysis shows the strong correlation between large bicycle and pedestrian staffs and bicycling friendly outcomes such as Bicycle Friendly Community status and high bike commuter levels. (8 pages, PDF)
Produced by the Advocacy Advance Partnership
Topic: Understanding Rescissions
May 04, 2010
How to make sure state DOTs are making the most of key funding sources for bicycle and pedestrian projects; includes a brief explanation of important terminology relating to federal rescissions. Here’s the PDF of the report. (5 pages, PDF)
Produced by the Advocacy Advance Partnership
Topic: Let’s End Distracted Driving!
Mar 04, 2010
A guide to distracted driving campaigns; includes statistics on the risks of distracted driving, stories from successful campaigns, and sample legislation. 27 pages, PDF)
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Produced by the Advocacy Advance Partnership
topic: 2009 Short Trip Analysis
Jan 22, 2010
Half of all trips are 3 miles or less, yet the majority (72 percent) are made by car. Learn more about short trips in this Fact Sheet. (1 Page, PDF)
Produced by the Advocacy Advance Partnership
topic: Federal Funding for Safety Programs
Jan 04, 2010
Section 402 funds can be used for bicycle and pedestrian safety programs, but they have mostly gone untapped; this report explains how to access these funds. (13 pages, PDF)
Produced by the Advocacy Advance Partnership
Topic: Funding for Safety Infrastructure
Dec 10, 2009
Millions of HSIP dollars have gone unspent in recent years; learn how to take advantage of this underused program for bicycle and pedestrian safety infrastructure projects. (18 pages, PDF)
Produced by the Advocacy Advance Partnership
Topic: Cleaner Air for Your Community
Oct 01, 2009
Biking and walking are clean forms of transportation; find out about one of the most common federal funding sources for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects and programs. (16 pages, PDF)
Produced by the Advocacy Advance Partnership
Topic: Bike Commuter Statistics
Sep 22, 2009
More and more people are riding their bikes to work every year; read about the latest trends and find out how your city and state stack up. (6 pages, PDF)
Produced by the Advocacy Advance Partnership
topic: Economic Arguments for Investing in Bicycling
Jun 08, 2009
Lawmakers and key decision-makers want to know how investments in bicycling infrastructure are going to pay off – literally; this report shows what economic returns communities across the country have already experienced. (10 pages, PDF)
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