Cleveland
Ohio, United States
Size: Large City
Region: Midwest
31
City RatingOverall City RankingOut of 2579 cities (66th percentile)
Rank in the U.S.
Rank in Midwest Region
Rank in Ohio
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HELPFUL TIP: INCREASE YOUR CITY RATINGS SCORE BY INCREASING STATE AND LOCAL FUNDING FOR BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE
The Clean Ohio Fund, a $400 million state bond initiative, was approved by voters in 2000 and renewed in 2008, helping create nearly 500 miles of trails statewide. 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
31
Average Network Score for all cities in 2024 was 28.
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People
29
Access to parts of the city where residents live.
Opportunity
28
Access to jobs and schools.
Core Services
24
Access to places that serve basic needs, like hospitals and grocery stores.
Recreation
37
Access to recreational amenities like parks and trails.
Retail
53
Access to major shopping centers.
Transit
16
Access to major transit hubs.
Cleveland, OH
City Rating Through Time
Score changes over time reflect investments in bike infrastructure, adjustments to speed limits, and OpenStreetMap data quality improvements.
Network Analysis
This interactive map shows high-stress and low-stress areas for bicycling in Cleveland. 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.