Identification of cycle lane priorities based on observed and potential cyclist trips using GIS, the case of the Metropolitan Area of Mendoza, Argentina
In Latin America and developing countries, urban planners often lack sufficient data on cyclists’ modal share and profile to establish effective cycling lane networks. Mendoza, Argentina, is such a city. This research aimed to identify adequate locations for new cycle lanes by speculating on potenti...
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| description | In Latin America and developing countries, urban planners often lack sufficient data on cyclists’ modal share and profile to establish effective cycling lane networks. Mendoza, Argentina, is such a city. This research aimed to identify adequate locations for new cycle lanes by speculating on potential cycle trips from observed patterns of existing cyclists for a coherent demand-based network. The study proposed a novel, simple, cost-effective Geographic Information Systems model that uses spatial and human data and presents results cartographically for policymakers. Statistical analysis of observed bicycle trips enabled constructing a local profile of cyclists, from which ‘potential trips’ were speculated: trips made by other modes, but which could have been biked given their distance, duration, purpose, and the traveler’s age. Geo-referencing observed and potential trips to their ‘sub-zones’ of origin and destination produced a migratory synthesis map highlighting general flows and densities. Superimposing this on the current cycling infrastructure exposed the critical gaps. As a broader aim, this geomatic method is readily transferable to other developing world settings. Actions for Mendoza and broader applications are proposed, significant limitations discussed, and further research suggested, noting issues of gender equity and safety. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5df4bfaca2924a5b9002ed19a145a18e2022-12-22T01:31:21ZengTaylor & Francis GroupUrban, Planning and Transport Research2165-00202022-12-0110141243210.1080/21650020.2022.2097122Identification of cycle lane priorities based on observed and potential cyclist trips using GIS, the case of the Metropolitan Area of Mendoza, ArgentinaGabriela Nuri Barón0Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Facultad Regional Mendoza, Mendoza, ArgentinaIn Latin America and developing countries, urban planners often lack sufficient data on cyclists’ modal share and profile to establish effective cycling lane networks. Mendoza, Argentina, is such a city. This research aimed to identify adequate locations for new cycle lanes by speculating on potential cycle trips from observed patterns of existing cyclists for a coherent demand-based network. The study proposed a novel, simple, cost-effective Geographic Information Systems model that uses spatial and human data and presents results cartographically for policymakers. Statistical analysis of observed bicycle trips enabled constructing a local profile of cyclists, from which ‘potential trips’ were speculated: trips made by other modes, but which could have been biked given their distance, duration, purpose, and the traveler’s age. Geo-referencing observed and potential trips to their ‘sub-zones’ of origin and destination produced a migratory synthesis map highlighting general flows and densities. Superimposing this on the current cycling infrastructure exposed the critical gaps. As a broader aim, this geomatic method is readily transferable to other developing world settings. Actions for Mendoza and broader applications are proposed, significant limitations discussed, and further research suggested, noting issues of gender equity and safety.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21650020.2022.2097122Cycle lanesurban planningGeographic Information Systems (GIS)sustainable mobilitydemand analysis |
| spellingShingle | Gabriela Nuri Barón Identification of cycle lane priorities based on observed and potential cyclist trips using GIS, the case of the Metropolitan Area of Mendoza, Argentina Urban, Planning and Transport Research Cycle lanes urban planning Geographic Information Systems (GIS) sustainable mobility demand analysis |
| title | Identification of cycle lane priorities based on observed and potential cyclist trips using GIS, the case of the Metropolitan Area of Mendoza, Argentina |
| title_full | Identification of cycle lane priorities based on observed and potential cyclist trips using GIS, the case of the Metropolitan Area of Mendoza, Argentina |
| title_fullStr | Identification of cycle lane priorities based on observed and potential cyclist trips using GIS, the case of the Metropolitan Area of Mendoza, Argentina |
| title_full_unstemmed | Identification of cycle lane priorities based on observed and potential cyclist trips using GIS, the case of the Metropolitan Area of Mendoza, Argentina |
| title_short | Identification of cycle lane priorities based on observed and potential cyclist trips using GIS, the case of the Metropolitan Area of Mendoza, Argentina |
| title_sort | identification of cycle lane priorities based on observed and potential cyclist trips using gis the case of the metropolitan area of mendoza argentina |
| topic | Cycle lanes urban planning Geographic Information Systems (GIS) sustainable mobility demand analysis |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/21650020.2022.2097122 |
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