Counting our way to better active transport data

• Active transport counter and display technologies launched in two locations in Brisbane
• The trial will run for four months
• The displays also enable information to be shared with path users including safety messages, time, date and temperature

A trial of innovative active transport counter and display technologies has kicked off in two locations in Brisbane.

The four-month trial will run to September 2023 and test two counter and display technologies for measuring and monitoring the number of people using cycle routes.

The trial counters are located on the Canon Garland Overpass near Centenary Cycleway at Toowong and the Veloway 1 at Woolloongabba.

In addition to displaying real-time daily and year-to-date count data, the displays enable other information such as time of day, temperature, and encouragement and safety messages, to be shared with path users.

The trial will deliver insights about the functionality and suitability of the technologies to assess whether they could be potentially rolled out to other Queensland locations in the future.

Throughout the trial, feedback will be gathered from path users about their experience with the counters through an online survey.

Quotes attributable to the Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey:

"This trial of new technology is being delivered in partnership with local Queensland businesses."

“This will give us real time data on how many people are using the paths, and whether a person is walking, riding a bicycle or personal mobility device such as an e-scooter.

"Increasing the volume and timeliness of data we have about how our active transport network is being used, will help us make more informed decisions.

"The trial will also help us understand how the display of user counts and other information can enhance people's experience when they're out walking and riding".

Quotes attributable to Bicycle Queensland CEO Lisa Davies-Jones:

“Making data counts public is a good thing. It’s good from a transparency perspective, and it’s good from an encouragement perspective.

"Bicycle Queensland’s members across the state are always keen to see the State’s commitment to bike riding translated into more great infrastructure which gets people moving!."

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