*Economic and Health Benefits of Cycling in Iowa (University of Northern Iowa, Fall 2011*)

This study identifies the economic and health impacts of bicycling in Iowa. Impacts are estimated based on spending by individual cyclists, bicycle specific retail sales, economic activity generated by bicycle organizations, and health cost savings in the State of Iowa. The study is based on primary data collected from individual cyclists, bicycle specific retail operators and bicycle organizations. Health impacts are based on selected primary and secondary data detailed in the methodology. This study presents:

- A profile of the commuter and recreational cyclists in Iowa (party and trip - characteristics, spending, and demographic profiles); - A profile of bicycle retail establishments in Iowa; - A profile of bicycle organizations in Iowa; and - A profile of the health benefits and health savings from cycling in Iowa.

Read the full study here: https://www.iowabicyclecoalition.org/sites/default/files/IBC%20Final%20Jan%2...