Anchorage
Alaska, United States
Size: Midsize City
Region: Pacific
64
City RatingOverall City RankingOut of 2579 cities (95th percentile)
Rank in the U.S.
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HELPFUL TIP: INCREASE YOUR CITY RATINGS SCORE BY INCREASING STATE AND LOCAL FUNDING FOR BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE
In 2023, Anchorage voters approved $4 million in increased property tax revenue via Proposition A for parks and recreational trails. State and local funding for bike infrastructure is critical to increasing City Ratings scores by creating great bike networks that get more people riding bikes more often. Learn how to secure state and local funding for bike infrastructure here.
Network Score
64
Average Network Score for all cities in 2024 was 28.
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People
68
Access to parts of the city where residents live.
Opportunity
67
Access to jobs and schools.
Core Services
62
Access to places that serve basic needs, like hospitals and grocery stores.
Recreation
75
Access to recreational amenities like parks and trails.
Retail
74
Access to major shopping centers.
Transit
36
Access to major transit hubs.
Network Analysis
This interactive map shows high-stress and low-stress areas for bicycling in Anchorage. If you'd like to see interactive versions of this map with additional street-level data, explore PeopleForBikes' BNA tool.
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Improve Your City
The Best Ways to Fund Bike Infrastructure
PeopleForBikes Senior Director for Infrastructure Dave Snyder will discuss how local and state funding for bike projects is essential to take advantage of an unprecedented amount of federal funding that often requires a local match.
How Complete Streets Can Transform Your Community
PeopleForBikes’ Legislative Strategies Guide features the best, real-world examples of policy changes being adopted in communities across the U.S. to create more great places to ride bikes.
Advancing Bike Infrastructure Through Climate Legislation
Bicycles are a crucial component in the fight against climate change, offering a sustainable solution to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.