Comment
Accuracy has been a bit of an issue – placement of tubes is important. Maintenance has also been an issue bike tube counters (vandalism). Manual counts can be unreliable due to human component. Concerned over the accuracy of SCATS loops – further investigations to be conducted.
Response
Agree re accuracy, tube placement and manual counts. SCATS loops are probably accurate in appropriate locations (free of motor vehicles).
Comment
We have had some automatic counts done by [name] of MWH in Chch as part of a study he is working on.
Response
Refers to a nationwide research project for Land Transport NZ involving both MWH and ViaStrada. Aims to develop a tool for predicting cycle traffic on new facilities.
Comment
As you are probably aware, TAs in the Auckland region completed a regional cycle count this year. The answers submitted here are on this basis. Counts completed in previous years were ad-hoc and limited to summer student type counts. Information on types of tubes etc. used in the automated component of the Waitakere CC count (as part of regional count) contributed to data used to produce an AADT count for sites. This activity was completed by an external consultant.
Response
Manual counts done by Gravitas; automatic counts and development of an AADT cycle traffic estimation tool (from manual counts) done by MWH and ViaStrada.
Comment
We are keen to measure cycling activity as part of our Active Westland campaign to get people out walking/cycling, involved in sport and other physical activity. Manual surveys initially.
Response
[None]
Comment
Our detailed cycle counts commenced during the 06/07 Christmas holiday period. Prior to this we had little or no detailed data on cyclist numbers and the counts are intended to be ongoing from now on (generally during university holiday periods throughout the year). The need for these counts has been generated by the increased national emphasis on walking and cycling as modes of travel and by this council's goals under its recently adopted cycle strategy. We identify a number of factors during these counts such as type of cyclist. Also we have commenced counts of cycles at school bike sheds. In due course such data will assist in developing cases and priorities for projects as well as being a tool for measuring cyclist growth over time.
Response
General support for counting.
Comment
Please supply a copy of survey results.
Response
All survey respondents will be offered electronic copies of this report.
Comment
We do contribute to the Waikato River Trails project, both walking and cycling adjacent to the Waikato River.
Response
[None]
Comment
Not sure if you need ‘time of day’ counts? I noted from the ARTA counts done in March that the times did not, in my opinion, adequately capture all cycle movements.
Response
Automatic counts (with perhaps 15-minute time intervals) can be used to complement manual counts for this reason.
Comment
We do not have a regular cycle counting programme but we do manual counts in support of local cycling projects.
Response
[None]
Comment
Being a small rural local authority we do not generate sufficient cycle traffic to justify any special considerations.
Response
[None]
Comment
We recognise the value of cycle counting but not sure on methodology. Although we have the perception that cycling is increasing we have no data and lack of such data also hinders the implementation of projects due to Land Transport NZ financial assistance criteria not being met.
Response
All survey respondents will be offered electronic copies of this report.
Comment
We recognise the need to gather more data on cycle volumes. Our new counting contract allows for the collection of automatic cycle counts. We hope to install an automatic loop based counter site on one of busiest cycle routes this year.
Response
[None]
Comment
We usually use consultants/contractors.
Response
[None]
Comment
Whangarei will be considering automatic counting for cyclists and would like to be kept informed of relevant technology.
Response
All survey respondents will be offered electronic copies of this report.
Comment
Whoops, can't go back and correct wrong entries – I remembered we also do manual counts at three locations on one morning each year.
Response
[None]
Comment
Alternative contacts are [name] and [name] – Grey District Council.
Response
[None]
Comment
Not many bikers out this way!
Response
[None]
Comment
Whilst we do not count cycle numbers we do cycle helmet surveys so have a reasonable idea of numbers in certain locations.
Response
Helmet surveys
Comment
We also counted and monitored bicycle numbers at various schools to assess effects of cycle promotion initiatives.
Response
School surveys
Comment
We tried the special MetroCount bike tubes to use as part of our automatic counts – but gave up as the contractors didn't have any success with them.
Response
Some contractors are accurately counting cycles with MetroCount counters. Better info is needed to support those who are having difficulty.
Comment
We are currently developing a regional walking and cycling strategy. We too have discovered that there is little cycle count data available from the TAs in our region.
Response
[None]
Comment
A cycleway development committee has been formed at Manawatu District to assist in the recommendations of the Manawatu Active Cycle Strategy. A further contact who represents that committee is [name] on the same phone number.
Response
[None]
Comment
A recent manual traffic survey carried out by Transit and KDC included cycles and pedestrians.
Response
[None]
Comment
I am 2 weeks into this role and know little at this stage.
Response
[None]
Comment
All of our cycle counting is done as part of the ARTA Regional Cycle Monitoring Plan.
Response
[None]
Comment
Cycle counts were done for the Gravitas report and are being done annually.
Response
Manual counts done by Gravitas; automatic counts and development of an AADT cycle traffic estimation tool (from manual counts) done by MWH and ViaStrada.
Comment
Cycle counts are not large, but we recognise that we need to set out regular count at control sites to determine if usage is changing (growing or declining). It is planned to set up some formal control points later in 2007/08.
Response
[None]
Comment
With the increased emphasis on alternative mode transport solutions further guides and assistance on how to measure and equate the benefits of cycling would be very useful to help justify projects/packages. Part of this is having sufficient and appropriate data to assist in this. Currently unsure what is available or what can be achieved for example through existing traffic counting capability or other options to obtain the necessary data in the appropriate form.
Response
All survey respondents will be offered electronic copies of this report.
Comment
Counts to date show a large difference between the manual and auto counts (MetroCount). We will probably only perform manual counts until the automatic system becomes more reliable.
Response
Some contractors are accurately counting cycles with MetroCount counters. Better info is needed
to support those who are having difficulty.
