Comment:
Provides information on what a connected bike network is, the impacts and benefits of connected bike networks with examples from various cities, and how these networks can be measured for connectivity and comfort.

Last Updated (Year): 2017

Year Produced: 2017

Abstract:

To accommodate the varying age and abilities of all users, a connected bike network should offer bicyclists multiple, safe routes and support comfortable and efficient everyday travel. This is the ideal in connectivity and comfort for all users, yet seldom experienced in the U.S. where street-by-street improvements often lead to abrupt bicycle facility endings. This seems to be shifting, however, as some of the country’s leading cities on bike infrastructure are taking efforts to link individual projects into complete, connected multimodal networks. Defining Connected Bike Networks, an info brief from PBIC and PeopleForBikes, surveys the impact of connected bike networks and common measurement approaches, and explores strategies to accelerate progress. The brief also reviews two tools currently under development from PlacesForBikes and the Federal Highway Administration to help communities measure connectivity and progress.

For:Biking

The E's:Evaluation

Ped Bike Activity:

• Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

• Safety
• Research
• Networks
• Facility Design
• Data
• Crashes
• Case Study

Facility Type:Shared Path, Protected Bike Lane, Bike Lanes

Road Constraints:Multi Lane

Urban Context:Urban

Resource Type:

• Information

Link to Content Source:

Defining Connected Bike Networks