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Bikeability and the induced demand for cycling
Mogens Fosgerau1, Mirosława Łukawska2, Mads Paulsen2
1Centre for Computational Economics, Department of Economics, University of Copenhagen, 1353 Copenhagen K, Denmark.
Summary
Extensive bicycle infrastructure significantly boosts cycling. Copenhagen
Area of Science:
- Urban planning
- Transportation engineering
- Environmental science
Background:
- Urban bicycle traffic volume is influenced by infrastructure.
- Understanding this relationship is key for sustainable urban development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify the impact of bicycle infrastructure on urban bicycle traffic volume.
- To determine bicyclists' preferences for infrastructure and land-use types.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a large dataset of GPS trajectories for bicycle trips.
- Applied a comprehensive network model for route choice analysis.
- Correlated generalized travel costs with origin-destination bicycle trip volumes.
Main Results:
- The Copenhagen bicycle lane network increased bicycle trips by 60% and travel distance by 90%.
- Simulations showed significant increases compared to a scenario without bicycle lanes.
- Identified preferences for various infrastructure and land-use types.
Conclusions:
- The study strongly supports the provision of bicycle infrastructure.
- Significant annual benefits (€0.4M per km) arise from improved travel cost, health, and safety.
- Investments in cycling infrastructure yield substantial societal returns.
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