Vermont

$83 Million from Bicycling

The Economic Impact of Bicycling and Walking in Vermont report (2012) from Resource Systems Group and Local Motion shows that in 2009, biking and walking created at least 1,400 jobs, $41 million in personal income (wages) and $83 million in revenue. In addition, their research finds, the health and property value benefits could bump that up by more than $400 million in economic impact.