Austin Surpasses 50% Completion Milestone On Its All Ages And Abilities Bicycle Network

Austin TX

08 September, 2021

7:42 PM

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Press release from the City of Austin: September 7, 2021 Given a protected bicycle lane, data shows that 55% of Austinites would be comfortable riding a bicycle, versus just 15% of the community comfortable riding in a painted bicycle lane. Completing the AAA Bicycle Network, therefore, is a crucial piece of enabling more Austinites to ride. Building a bicycle network for more residents to ride in comfort benefits not only people who choose to bike for some trips, but also everyone else. Bikeway facilities can offer a protective benefit to pedestrians as they walk along and across the street as well as a positive influence on calming traffic speeds in neighborhoods. And increasingly, bikeway projects are designed and built in combination with other mobility and safety improvements such as pedestrian crossings, left turn lanes, street lights and floating bus stops to make it easier, safer and more accessible for everyone who uses the street. This press release was produced by the City of Austin. The views expressed here are the author's own.