Bicycle Commuting Up 43% Since 2000

The 2008 Census Bureau results of the American Community Study, released today, show a 43% increase in use of bicycles as a primary means of getting to work.   2007-2008 saw a 14% increase.

I’m proud to be part of the 43% who switched.

Percent of Americans who bike to work

2000 Census: 0.38%

2005: 0.40%

2006: 0.45%

2007: 0.48%

2008: 0.55%

Percent Change

2000 to 2008: 43.40%

2005 to 2008: 35.80%

2007 to 2008: 14.30%

Percent of Americans who bike to work

2000 Census: 0.38%

2005: 0.40%

2006: 0.45%

2007: 0.48%

2008: 0.55%

Percent Change

2000 to 2008: 43.40%

2005 to 2008: 35.80%

2007 to 2008: 14.30%