BikePedLittleRock

Creating Complete Streets designed for people, not just for cars, which will create a livable city primed for corporate investment and jobs.

[Downtown Little Rock @DowntownLR]

Economic development is no longer solely about attracting manufacturing plants. It’s about attracting talented people. And you do that with cycling and hiking trails, parks, vibrant downtowns, quality restaurants & more @rexnelson
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[BikePedLittleRock @BikePed_LR]

The Complete Streets Master Plan is a guide for infrastructure, policy, & program improvements that can lead to a robust network for bicycling & creating a balanced transportation system. We couldn’t have created this without your feedback! Thank you

[BikePedLittleRock @BikePed_LR]

Why are bike lanes useful? They increase cyclist confidence on busy streets by helping create separation between cyclists and motorists. Where do you think Little Rock could use more bike lanes? Use our interactive map to provide feedback: https://t.co/KRjQgoLvyD

[Downtown Little Rock @DowntownLR]

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[BikePedLittleRock @BikePed_LR]

We asked you to give feedback about biking around Little Rock, and here’s what some of you had to say!

[BikePedLittleRock @BikePed_LR]

You spoke and we listened! Here are the top 3 things you said Little Rock could implement to improve mobility.

[BikePedLittleRock @BikePed_LR]

69% of the respondents from our online survey and interactive map cited a lack of bike lanes as a reason preventing them from biking. Have you contributed to our online interactive map? Click here to help us improve pedestrian and cycling safety: https://t.co/KRjQgotUH5

[BikePedLittleRock @BikePed_LR]

71% of the Complete Streets Master Plan survey respondents to date said they would like to bike more often. What is keeping you from biking more often?

[BikePedLittleRock @BikePed_LR]

On a day meant for celebrating love, let’s take a moment to talk about self-love! Can you show your heart some love by choosing active transportation this week? Walking and biking will help you lower your risk for heart disease, stroke and many other fatal health risks.

[BikePedLittleRock @BikePed_LR]

Black Little Rock residents are 1.9 times more likely to be hit by a car while walking than white Little Rock residents. Should a portion of the recently allocated $1M Targeted Community Development funding could go toward increasing Little Rock's transportation equity?

[BikePedLittleRock @BikePed_LR]

40% of all trips are two miles or less, which could easily be covered by a 10-minute bike ride or a 30-minute walk. Is there a weekly trip you could begin walking or biking?

[BikePedLittleRock @BikePed_LR]

Building a sidewalk or bicycle facility creates 36% more jobs than building highways and almost 100% more jobs than pavement improvements. Help us identify where we most need sidewalks and bike lanes by using our interactive map here: https://t.co/KRjQgotUH5

[BikePedLittleRock @BikePed_LR]

Between 2015 and 2019, there were 529 crashes involving pedestrians in Little Rock. 8% of crashes resulted in a fatal injury, and another 15 resulted in suspected serious injury.

[BikePedLittleRock @BikePed_LR]

Let’s get walking, Little Rock! Did you know for every .6 miles walked there is a 5% reduction in the likelihood of obesity? According to the Arkansas Department of Health, 73% of adults in Pulaski County are overweight.

[BikePedLittleRock @BikePed_LR]

What is a greenway? Greenways connect people & places through outdoor spaces. They provide our community with opportunities to be healthy and active through walking or biking. Where would you most like to see a greenway added to the metro area?

[BikePedLittleRock @BikePed_LR]

With climate change worsening, it’s disheartening to hear LR’s carbon emissions account for an even greater % than the ntnl avg. We have one of the highest vehicle miles traveled in the country (38.9 miles per person per day.) Will you commit to walking and biking more in 2022?

[BikePedLittleRock @BikePed_LR]

Did you know 15.5% of LR residents are disabled? Some are unable to drive, leaving them to use sidewalks as their only means of transportation. Can you help us by identifying where we could use better sidewalks & crosswalks? Leave feedback here: https://t.co/KRjQgotUH5

[BikePedLittleRock @BikePed_LR]

We’re making 2022 our year to encourage active transportation! Recent research on obesity & public health identifies a relationship between land use, automobile dependency, & poor health, which can & has been improved for communities making streets more accessible to all users.

[BikePedLittleRock @BikePed_LR]

Did you know property values increase w/active transportation options? Cities where it’s easier to walk & bike tend to be more attractive to new residents & businesses alike. Use this map to let us know where our city can use the most improvement:
https://t.co/KRjQgoLvyD

[BikePedLittleRock @BikePed_LR]

Did you know walkability & bikeability help support small businesses? Someone using active transportation is more likely to shop local. Let’s resolve in the new year to ditch the keys & choose active transportation, and we just might support more local businesses along the way!