Economic Impact of Bicycling in Wisconsin
This report investigates the impacts on economic output, employment, wages, and taxes associated with consumer spending on bicycling in Wisconsin. Data sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages in 2022 (BLS-QCEW) was used for this report. From this data set, employment and wages for bicycle- related industries based on North American Industrial Classifcation System codes (NAICS) was used to estimate the aforementioned economic impacts. This report also provides information on the total output of bicycle-related industries in Wisconsin in 2022.
Organization
Governor’s Bicycle Coordinating Council by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Planning and Economic Development
Publication Date
2024
Location
Wisconsin
Topic
Economic Impact
Participation
Activity
Bicycling
Related Resources
2021 U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account
Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account - Wisconsin Summary (2021)
A 2021 snapshot of the economic impact of the outdoor recreation industry in Wisconsin, inculding contributions from top activities, total employment and additional insights.
2023 Outdoor Industry Association
Outdoor Participation Report (2023)
A summary and key insights from the Outdoor Industry Association's 2023 participation trends report. The report summarizes the outdoor industry participant base, including the growth and decline in outdoor activities.
2017 University of Utah
Relevance of Campus Outdoor Recreation Programs to Higher Ed
A case study through the University of Utah exploring the connection between campus recreation programs to higher education.
Explore the Trends Shaping Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association: 2025 Outdoor Participation Trends Report
Bureau of Economic Analysis: 2024 Economic Statistics for Wisconsin
Adventure Travel Trade Association: Travel Market Sizing and the New Adventure Traveler
KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report
American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
Measure What Matters
