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Stimulating the local economy through cycling and walking in Montreal
Published on Mar 27, 2023

Stimulating the local economy through cycling and walking in Montreal

Saint Denis Street, a major arterial road in the city of Montreal, was recently redeveloped to have more space for pedestrians and cyclists. Did it stimulate the local economy?
DataViz Competition bike count 2022 winners: Madison Bikes/Bike Fitchburg! [2/2]
Published on Feb 14, 2023

DataViz Competition bike count 2022 winners: Madison Bikes/Bike Fitchburg! [2/2]

Started in 2021, the “DataViz Competition” is co-publicized by Eco-Counter and the League of American Bicyclists on their respective websites and social media. The League of American Bicyclists is a ...
Going from counts to visitors in Stenshuvud National Park (Sweden)
Published on Feb 2, 2023

Going from counts to visitors in Stenshuvud National Park (Sweden)

Stenshuvud National Park is a national park located in Skåne, in the south of Sweden. It covers nearly 400 ha and has for centuries been a place of small-scale agriculture and grazing.
Counting tourists on a bridge in the Communes of the Sucs, France
Published on Nov 17, 2022

Counting tourists on a bridge in the Communes of the Sucs, France

Located in Auvergne, the himalayan footbridge of the Gorges du Lignon is the longest himalayan footbridge in France! With a length of 268 meters, the structure offers a breathtaking panorama on the ...
Track and understand pedestrian flows, the example of Leipzig, Germany
Published on Nov 17, 2022

Track and understand pedestrian flows, the example of Leipzig, Germany

Eco-Counter supplies counting systems for recording pedestrian flows in the city of Leipzig. The first test was at the end of July. Leipzig already does it with motor vehicles and bicycles, now ...
Mass tourism management in Frace, Côte Bleue (“Blue Coast”)
Published on Oct 31, 2022

Mass tourism management in Frace, Côte Bleue (“Blue Coast”)

An international non-governmental organization, the International Association of Mediterranean Forests (IAMF) was founded in 1996. Its aim is to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience ...
Switzerland cycling: 2021 results of the national cycling observatory
Published on Oct 31, 2022

Switzerland cycling: 2021 results of the national cycling observatory

The SuisseMobile Foundation has created an 11,000 km network of bicycle routes for leisure and tourism called "Cycling in Switzerland". They've also measured its popularity through qualitative ...
Promoting active transportation and reconnecting communities: webinars
Published on Jul 6, 2022

Promoting active transportation and reconnecting communities: webinars

Promoting active transportation is an effective way to create a more just and sustainable world. This includes engaging with organizations and individuals in the walkability movement, who often ...
Three insights into three years of cycling in the United States
Published on Jun 6, 2022

Three insights into three years of cycling in the United States

As part of our partnership with People for Bikes, we provide bimonthly comprehensive data analysis of ridership in six regions of the United States. This data, collected by our automated counters at ...