Photograph of Barbara Jordan standing with three unidentified gentlemen in China, posing for a portrait. Jordan is wearing a dark-colored dress, and the men are wearing dark-colored suits.

Photograph of Barbara Jordan in China with the US Government Contingent sharing a cup of tea. Jordan is wearing a dark-colored dress, with four men in light-colored suits, and a man in a dark-colored suit.

Photograph of Barbara Jordan on her trip to China, sharing a cup of tea with three unidentified gentlemen. Jordan is wearing a dark-colored dress, and the three men are wearing light-colored suits.

This report presents the results of a study regarding bicycle use as a practical transportation alternative in the United States and elsewhere. It includes an overview of bicycle use in America; the cycling environment; related federal, state, and local activities; experiences in Europe, Japan, and China; and recommendations based on the study's conclusions.