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Wrapping up the ‘Atlantic on Bike’ EuroVelo bicycle tourism project
Published on Dec 14, 2020

Wrapping up the ‘Atlantic on Bike’ EuroVelo bicycle tourism project

The Atlantic on Bike project set out to develop the European EuroVelo 1 (EV1) "Atlantic Coast Route" – ultimately providing a world-class, long distance bicycle tourism route. The EV1 – just one of ...
Pedestrianization – a data-driven approach in Kelowna, Canada
Published on Aug 13, 2020

Pedestrianization – a data-driven approach in Kelowna, Canada

Across North America, planners, downtown managers and health experts have been working tirelessly to reinvent our public space for social distancing in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pop-up bike ...
Develop trails thanks to data like Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, USA
Published on Jul 22, 2020

Develop trails thanks to data like Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, USA

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for ...
The impact of COVID-19 on cycling in Sydney, Australia
Published on Jul 22, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 on cycling in Sydney, Australia

As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, popup bike lanes projects have been implemented around the world, as in Berlin, Paris, New York, and many more. In Australia, Transport for NSW in Sydney was ...
Boost cyclist traffic in Vancouver, Canada
Published on Jun 12, 2020

Boost cyclist traffic in Vancouver, Canada

How did the City of Vancouver successfully turn a vehicle lane on the Burrard Bridge into a lane for cyclists?
Temporary and pop-up bike-ped infrastructure: measure impacts!
Published on May 13, 2020

Temporary and pop-up bike-ped infrastructure: measure impacts!

In order to give more space to pedestrians and cyclists during the COVID-19 pandemic, many cities have begun to deploy temporary and pop-up active transportation infrastructure.
Eco-Counter awarded VELOSYMPATIQUE (bike friendly) Gold status!
Published on Jun 13, 2019

Eco-Counter awarded VELOSYMPATIQUE (bike friendly) Gold status!

Since its launch in 2015, the Vélo Quebec VÉLOSYMPATHIQUE movement has worked to encourage communities and organizations to make cycling a real transportation and recreation opportunity for all. ...
Counting pedestrians, analyze foot traffic, Victoria BC, Canada
Published on Mar 13, 2019

Counting pedestrians, analyze foot traffic, Victoria BC, Canada

Automatic counters allowed Victoria’s downtown managers to compare visitation from one year to the next. The data from the Eco-Counters made it possible to develop long-term trends, to provide ...
Planner Resources: Let’s talk about validation counts
Published on Oct 17, 2018

Planner Resources: Let’s talk about validation counts

A few months back, we published a blog post titled Planner Resources: How to Build a Bike Count Program. We received a great deal of feedback on this post and are happy to know it engaged many of you ...