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Pg 21- 42: Guidebook on Pedestrian and Bicycle Volume Data Collection (NCHRP Report 797)

Comment:
Planning a non-motorized volume counting program. Case Study are referenced to illustrate key points, such as specifying the data collection purpose, identifying data collection resources, selecting count locations and determining the count timeframe, and considering available counting methods

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:

  • Planning
  • Counting
  • Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

  • Traffic Assessment
  • Research
  • Planning
  • 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)