At the last IBUG meeting, there was some interest in exploring how we could implement a regular active transport count here. Here is a great model from Portland, Oregon, which has been running a highly effective bicycle count program for many years.
Here’s the link to their methodology and resources:
🔗 Portland Bicycle Count Program https://www.portland.gov/transportation/walking-biking-transit-safety/bicycle-counts#toc-the-basics-of-counting
It’s well worth taking the time to scroll to the bottom of the page and check out the various reports. They’re truly impressive — not just in terms of data, but in how they support advocacy and planning for better bike and pedestrian infrastructure.
An annual count in the Illawarra could be a fantastic initiative for IBUG to undertake — it would help build a strong evidence base for improvements and raise the visibility of active transport in our community.