The Economic and Social Role of Bike Paths in Rhode Island

This study proposes to examine the use and impact of bike paths in the state with consideration of the economic and social outcomes of nearby businesses and communities through surveys and interviews. In addition this study will seek to identify potential barriers and best practices in regards to the use of bike paths as a stimulus for economic and community development by examining out of state communities with strong bike paths. Finally this study proposes to annually conduct a user count of Rhode Island bike paths and install automated counters.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $90173.00
• Contract Numbers:

  DTRT06-G-0038

  0003402

• Sponsor Organizations:

  University of Rhode Island Transportation Center

  University of Rhode Island
  75 Lower College Road
  Kingston, RI  United States  02881
• Start Date: 20120701
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 20130831
• Source Data: RiP Project 32371

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Best practices; Bikeways; Businesses; Economic and social factors; Economic development
• Geographic Terms: Rhode Island
• Subject Areas: Economics; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01466937
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: University of Rhode Island Transportation Center
• Contract Numbers: DTRT06-G-0038, 0003402
• Files: UTC, RIP
• Created Date: Jan 3 2013 3:25PM