Surveying pedestrian and bicycle traffic (SVI 2001/503)
Overview
Background & policy context:
Basic data applicable for practicable planning as well as transport and scientific purposes are lacking in the areas of pedestrian and cycle traffic. Information on pedestrian and cycle trends would assist in the planning of facilities and the assessment of the degree of success of initiated measures and would be of considerable significance in the promotion of public awareness for these forms of mobility.
Objectives:
The presented research project has as its objective a compilation of recommendations for the conception, execution and evaluation of studies on pedestrian and cycle traffic.
Both the state of knowledge of current survey methods as well as available instruments and technical aids form the basis for evaluation. Within the framework of the research work, special large-scale pilot studies were carried out in collaboration with numerous towns and districts. Results and observations resulting from the pilot studies in Zurich, Chur, Uster, Riehen, Mendrisio and Rotkreuz were directly incorporated within the recommendations.
Methodology:
Survey methods including census counts, observations and questionnaires together with methods for assessing parked bicycles were assessed and evaluated.
Beside these methods, the technical aids have been described and evaluated in terms of their potential application in pedestrian and cycle traffic surveys. The palette ranges from simple checklists and hand-held counters to automatic counting devices and radar, video and laser equipment.
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