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Gleason, R. (2008) GUIDE TO PROMOTING BICYCLING ON FEDERAL LANDS, Publication No. FHWA-CFL/TD-08-007, September 2008, US Federal Highway Administration

Gleason, R. (2008) GUIDE TO PROMOTING BICYCLING ON FEDERAL LANDS, Publication No. FHWA-CFL/TD-08-007, September 2008, US Federal Highway Administration
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Federal lands, including units of the National Park Service, National Forests, National Wildlife Refuges, and Bureau of Land Management lands, are at a critical juncture. Increasing numbers of automobiles in some areas have led to congestion, poor air quality, damage to natural resources, and degraded visitor experience. At the same time, growth in the number of bicyclists on some of the most scenic roadways has led to motorist–bicyclist conflicts and concern for everyone’s safety. Increased fuel costs and climate change have spawned efforts to reduce fuel consumption and minimize the "carbon footprint" of Federal land agencies. Sixty-one percent of adults in the United States are overweight or obese and childhood obesity rates are soaring (U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services, 2006). Non-motorized transportation and recreation networks are one part of the solution to these issues.