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Did you know that?
50%
of the U.S population live within
5
The U.S. Census estimates that about half of all Americans live within five mi rather than driving an average car could reduce total household emissions b
How Americans Get to Work In 43 states, more than three-quarters of the commuter population drive alone to work. Only New York was significantly lower -- with almost half of Empire State commuters saying they get work in other ways. The least carpool-friendly states by percent are Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina. Not surprisingly, states with major metropolitan populations and large public transit systems have the highest use of public transit: New York leads by a wide margin with about 28 percent of its commuter population taking a train, subway or bus. In our data set, bicycling and walking remain the least-popular methods for commuting to work. No state reported more than 5 percent of their commuter population on bikes. Thanks to its bike-friendly city of Portland, the state of Oregon topped the list but still its bike population is only about 4.63 percent of the total. The majority of states didn’t break 1 percent in this category. [2]
Price Comparison It is obvious riding a bicycle will be chaeper than taking a car for commute, but overall how much we can save by riding a bike? The measurement is based on the calculation of that commuting 5 miles for a year. ITSELF COST Bike Cost = Average cost of a quality commuter bike. This is a one time cost that would not be encountered in following years. Car Cost = Car loan on $20,000 over 60months at 6%. FUEL COST Bike Cost = Average cost of a quality commuter bike. This is a one time cost that would not be encountered in following years. Car Cost = Car loan on $20,000 over 60months at 6%. INSURANCE COST Bike Cost = Bike Ride policy as part of house insurance. Car Cost = Annual cost of 2010 Honda Civic driven to work.
5miles
of their work place.
iles of their workplace. Those who decided to bike those 5 miles every day by six percent.[1]
You will spend 51.500
640
FOR 1 YEAR ( assuming that your commute 5 miles )
Physical Wellness Comparison Overall, the study found, Europeans walk three times as far and cycle five times as far as Americans. Europeans walk an average of 237 miles each year and bike another 116, while their American counterparts walk 87 miles and bike 24. The extra exercise means Europeans burn 5 to 9 pounds more than Americans do. Looking at it another way, the Swiss take an average of 9,700 steps each day, compared to 7,200 for the Japanese and 5,900 here in America. [3] It would be easy to chalk this up to American laziness and our love affair with cars, but it isn’t that easy. European cities tend to be compact and densely populated with excellent transit systems. American cities, on the other hand, tend to sprawl on and on and on — ever been to Atlanta? Dallas? Phoenix? — and our mass transit infrastructure generally is not as advanced, so it can be harder to get out of the car and onto a bike. It is important to note that several factors contribute to obesity, and the researchers do not conclusively prove that “active transportation” cuts obesity. But “they make an excellent case,” Susan Handy, head of the Sustainable Transportation Center at the University of California at Davis tells the Associated Press.
Environment Comparison In 43 states, more than three-quarters of the commuter population drive alone to work. Only New York was significantly lower -- with bama, Tennessee, and South Carolina. The measurement is based on the calculation of that commuting 5 miles for a year. POLLUTION Bike Pollution = Environmental Impact Carbon Footprint ( assuming that your commute 5 miles ) Car Pollution = Environmental Impact Carbon Footprint ( assuming that your commute 5 miles ) PARKING Bike Parking Space = 2’ X 6’ Car Parking Space = 8’ X 18’
CO2 Emissions 130
0
Parking Space 2’ X 6’
8’ X 18
Sources [1]
“50% of the U.S population live within 5miles of their work place.” --Com http://www.census.gov/prod/2011pubs/acs-15.pdf http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/green-guide/b
[2]
In 43 states, more than three-quarters of the commuter population drive Commuter Nation: How America gets to work http://www.marketplace.org/topics/life/transportation-nation/commute
[3]
Looking at it another way, the Swiss take an average of 9,700 steps each Study Says Cars Make Us Fat http://www.wired.com/autopia/2008/12/surprise-people/
Our Story Today, transportation significantly influences people’s life style and the environment. Although bicycles are not the most commonly used transportation method, compared to cars, our goal is to encourage the public to change their habits and ride their bicycle more than their than cars. If you use a bicycle it will be more beneficial to the environment, your health, and your finances.
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h day, compared to 7,200 for the Japanese and 5,900 here in America.
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