I understand India's concerns, and would agree with them to a point.
Bicycle or pedestrian count data should not be used to indicate demand. You
can't assume that only 200 people (to use a random number) want to bike a
certain route or corridor because that is how many people are using that
route/c
Thanks for posting. I want to make a comment on using count data.
One thing to remember about transportation modes is that current use, and
hence counts, can be severely artificially depressed or limited by a lack
of infrastructure (e.g. Atwood Avenue) or a lack of perceived safety on
what may be
The excuses for not counting bikes and pedestrians, and incorporating that
information into long range transportation planning, are dwindling. Eco Counter
now makes and sells mobile counters that can distinguish between bikes and
peds. I’m sure they’re not free, but until we’re counting everyone
