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Pg 10-15: Guidebook on Pedestrian and Bicycle Volume Data Collection (NCHRP Report 797)

Comment:
Measuring the usage of a pedestrian or bicycle facility. This section describes potential uses of pedestrian and bicycle data, measuring the change in activity following development or improvement of a facility, and monitoring non-motorized travel patterns. All sections use actual projects as an example of how the data can be applied

Last Updated (Year): 2015

Year Produced: 2015

Abstract:

TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 797: Guidebook on Pedestrian and Bicycle Volume Data Collection describes methods and technologies for counting pedestrians and bicyclists, offers guidance on developing a non-motorized count program, gives suggestions on selecting appropriate counting methods and technologies, and provides examples of how organizations have used non-motorized count data to better fulfill their missions.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Evaluation

Ped Bike Activity:

  • Counting
  • Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

  • Traffic Assessment
  • Research
  • Forecasting
  • Data Collection
  • Data
  • Case Study
  • Assessment
  • Analysis

Resource Type:

  • Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Guidebook on Pedestrian and Bicycle Volume Data Collection (NCHRP Report 797)