Pedestrians and Cyclists Are Good for Business @BikePGH

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Pedestrians and Cyclists Are Good for Business @BikePGH

Newsbrief from Environmental Building News Pedestrians and Cyclists Are Good for Business Cyclists and pedestrians in Portland spend more money at shops over the course of a month than drivers do, according to new research. By Erin Weaver A new report from Portland, Oregon, makes the business case for bikable and walkable communities, concluding that at many establishments, cyclists and pedestrians report outspending drivers. In a survey of thousands of shoppers leaving supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, and bars, researchers for the Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium asked customers about their spending per trip and trips per month, concluding that for all but supermarkets, cyclists spent the same amount or less per visit compared to drivers. The ease of stopping instead of passing, however, meant cyclists and pedestrians visited more ofte...

Full article: http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm/2012/12/31/...

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