The Texas Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration would love to increase the number of bicycles on the road. Cutting back on personal car usage will significantly reduce greenhouse gases and help the environment. A combined study to determine the possibility of this has shown that most bicyclists feel there should be more accommodations for bikers. It also showed that bikers in Austin feel safer in terms of the possibility of accidents.

The online study included 1600 bicyclists who ride for any number of reasons. The study showed that only about 0.9% used their bikes to commute to and from work. The respondents stated that the installation of more biker friendly roadways would encourage more people to pedal instead of drive. The study also showed that men are more likely to ride bikes, whether to commute or for pleasure. The majority were young, environmentally conscious men. The average commute for a cyclist is about 6.5 miles. Men preferred bicycle facilities over the fewer women that responded, and suggested slanted parking over parallel parking whenever possible to increase sight while riding.

The study showed that as much as 70% of cyclists are more concerned about getting into an accident than any crime regarding the bike. Austin cyclists overall reported they are happy with current facilities, but hope for more employers to set a safe place for the bikes during working hours. This may be encouraged due to the Bicycle Commuter Act, which was passed in October and will give employers a tax credit of up to $20 per employee who rides to work.