2008 Numbers

Some highlights from 2008:

2440 cyclists registered for the event

64% more cyclists were travelling to work on Bike to Work Day (Bicycle traffic counts done on the day of the event in 12 locations throughout the city showed an average 64% bicycle traffic increase of over previous 2008 counts (increases ranged from 13% to 145% depending on the location))

20% of registered participants said that were first time bicycle commuters (432 cyclists total)

11,241 cyclists cycled on Bike to Work Day (estimate based on 2006 Census of cyclist commuters (5.760) x the increase in 2008 over 2007 (1.19) x the increased traffic on Bike to Work Day Winnipeg (1.64))

400 participant and 70 volunteer Bike to Work Day t-shirts were given away

280 cyclists received a free pancake breakfast at the Forks

100% of the waste from the pancake breakfast was composted

52 companies, groups, and organizations supported the event with financial or in-kind contributions

70 volunteers helped at The Forks and at Energy Stations all over the city

Cyclists who registered for Bike to Work Day Winnipeg 2008 were asked to complete a habits/needs survey. Approximately 2/3 of registered participants completed this optional survey. On a scale of 1 to 5, they were asked to rate what might influence them to cycle more:**

92% said more bicycle infrastructure

82% said increased driver awareness

55% said more secure/convenient parking

50% said showers at work

33% said more cycling events

30% said bike racks on buses

29% said living closer to work

26% said information on environmental benefits

16% said information on health benefits

14% said more cycling experience

14% said riding skills training

13% said hearing about local heroes/celebrities cycling to work