Map Says Many Austinites Bike to Work, But Do They Feel Safe? It’s no secret that Austin is a biking city. And while cities around the country are gearing up for National Bike to Work Day, riding to work is nothing new for Austinites: according to Census data, people here commute by bike four times more often than the national average. To prove it, the city released a map breaking down bike commuting by neighborhood.
But while more people are pedaling to work, cyclists don't always feel safe on Austin roads. Local bike rides for regular AND irregular people. Bicycles as Transportation. Bicycle Austin forum. League of Bicycling Voters » We advocate for more and better bicycling in the Austin metro area. Austin on Two Wheels : The Online Magazine of Austin Cycling Culture. The Austin Yellow Bike Project.