As interest in bicycling for transportation and recreation has increased, state transportation agencies and other planning organizations must prioritize ways in which to spend their limited resources. This paper describes a geographic information system–based analysis that categorizes state-owned highways across Vermont on the basis of potential bicycle use through the leverage of readily available data. This methodology allows a planning agency to make decisions on the basis of statewide information and avoids the costs of a traditional travel demand model. It informs decision makers about where to invest additional funds to improve on-road bicycle facilities and to prioritize maintenance to maximize value. It also provides the groundwork for bicycle-related performance standards and to identify critical gaps in high-demand bicycle corridors.
Estimating Current and Potential Bicycle Use for Statewide Planning
Transportation Research Record
Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board ; 2587 , 1 ; 109-116
2016-01-01
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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