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
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