The need for more transportation options is greater than ever. SANDAG forecasts an 18.5 percent increase in trips from about 13.5 million to 16 million daily trips by the year 2030. Furthermore, from 1995 to 2000 vehicle miles traveled in the San Diego region increased at nearly twice the rate of the population increase. San Diego residents clearly need more transportation alternatives to meet this increasing travel demand – alternatives that allow people to travel without increasing vehicle emissions or congestion. Recent national and local surveys have found that people are more willing to bicycle – and to bicycle more frequently – when better bicycle facilities are provided. Studies also indicate that when bicycle facilities are provided, more people are willing to use their bicycle for transportation purposes. If more people shift to bicycles for either their entire trip or for the trip to a transit station, then the transportation system can serve more trips without increasing congestion or emissions.
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