In 2021, the U.S. Office of Energy reported that 52% of all trips in the U.S. were under three miles. In Sacramento, the average travel trip is 4 miles; 80% of all trips were made by autos.
On average, you reduce your carbon emissions
from transportation by 67-75% when you choose a bike over a car just once a day.
We are in a climate crisis and everything we can do to reduce carbon emissions is an important step to reducing the impact. Riding a bike instead of driving a car, if you can, is a low-cost enjoyable way to do your part.
In 2021, the mayor’s office created the Office of Climate Action & Sustainability to develop climate action and sustainability initiatives for Sacramento. In the
Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (PDF), strategies are included to make Sacramento more walkable and bikeable.
