Funding opportunities and challenges for bike infrastructure in suburban cities : building capacity and funding resources in Texas

This report explores funding options available for suburban bicycle infrastructure, focusing on cities in Texas. As suburbs are evolving and looking toward becoming more sustainable, a greater interest in implementing bicycle infrastructure is becoming evident. Because interest in creating bike friendly communities in suburbs is relatively new, many communities have limited experience planning and securing funding for these types of projects. Precedents from larger cities provide a helpful start, but there are a number of differences between the funding options and capacity for securing funding between suburbs and these large metros. This report explores funding options that are appropriate for suburban bicycle projects, and ultimately uses the city of Georgetown, Texas as a case study for applying the methodology developed for choosing funding mechanisms.