A bill to encourage energy conservation through bicycling.

This bill, introduced as the Conserve by Bicycling Program, directs the Department of Transportation to establish up to ten pilot projects across the country aimed at reducing energy consumption. These projects would test different methods of encouraging people to choose bicycles over motor vehicles for their daily travel. Additionally, the bill requires a formal study by the National Academy of Sciences to determine the most effective ways to convert vehicle trips into bicycle trips and to document the resulting energy savings.

For citizens, this legislation could lead to improved local cycling infrastructure and new community programs designed to make biking a more practical alternative to driving. By gathering data from diverse geographic locations, the bill seeks to identify long-term strategies for reducing fuel dependency and decreasing traffic congestion in American cities.