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Recognizing May 2021 as National Bike Month in the City of Philadelphia.
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WHEREAS, Established in 1956 and sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists ("League"), National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling and encouraging communities to give biking a try; and
WHEREAS, National Bike to Work Week 2021 will be held on May 17-23, 2021 and National Bike to Work Day is May 21, 2021; and
WHEREAS, National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of bicycles and an opportunity to come together with diverse stakeholders to raise awareness and inspire new riders; and
WHEREAS, The number of bicyclists is growing rapidly from coast to coast. The National Household Travel Survey showed that the number of daily trips made by bicycle in the U.S. more than doubled from 1.7 billion in 2001 to 3.8 billion in 2017; and
WHEREAS, From the years 2000 to 2013, bicycle commuting rates in large Bicycle Friendly Communities ("BFC") increased 105%, which is far above the national average of 62% and more than double the rate in non-BFC's at 31%; and
WHEREAS, Researchers found that bicycle commuting is a great way to incorporate regular exercise into a hectic schedule; and
WHEREAS, Bicycle commuting saves on parking fees, parking tickets, fuel costs, auto maintenance costs, and transit fares. According to a 2012 analysis by the League, Americans saved more than $4.6 billion by bicycling instead of driving. The average annual operating expense of a bicycle is $308, compared to the average annual operating expense of a car at more than $8,000; and
WHEREAS, In 2020, the League ranked the City of Philadelphia as 14th among 70 other U.S. cities that have improved the percentage of their bike commuting population. The League reports that from 2000 to 2019, the percentage of Philadelphia's bike commuter mode share has grown by 134%; and
WHEREAS, Philadelphia continues to be a bike-friendly City with its Indego Bike Sha...
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