What are the factors that may influence the adoption of active transportation modes?
Project Description: Over the years, the City has implemented numerous bike lanes and multi-use paths with the expectation of shifting trips from private vehicles to active transportation modes. This study will assess the actual versus expected impact on mode share and identify factors that may influence adoption. There are several research questions to be considered including:
What extent has the implementation of bike lanes and multi-use paths influence modal shift?
How does usage vary based on infrastructure type, land use, connectivity, and demographics?
What barriers limit higher adoption rates, e.g., safety concerns, network gaps, lack of end-of-trip facilities?
How do factors such as weather, trip distance, and social acceptance impact modal shift?
The information shall be used to help inform the framework for continuous performance monitoring of active transportation investments.
City Staff: Tanvir Chowdhury , Project Manager, Public Works Department
Deliverables: Primary research, Secondary research, feasibility study, policy paper
Project Start Date/ Availability: Spring/Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Location: City Wide
City Strategy Priority: Community Engagement and Participation, Healthy and Safe Communities, Economic Prosperity and Growth, Culture and Diversity, Clean and Green, Built Environment and Infrastructure