In August 2006, the SFMTA Bicycle Program conducted its first citywide bicycle count with the goal of establishing a baseline of bicycling use around the City. In 2007 and 2008, the SFMTA conducted its second and third annual bicycle counts. By comparing the 2007 and 2008 data to the baseline 2006 data, the SFMTA has been able to identify and measure some basic trends in bicycle ridership throughout San Francisco.