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Cycling research

Data and evidence on cycling in NSW and Australia

Academic studies and market research will play an important role in the successful implementation of the NSW BikePlan by providing robust evidence and useful insights on cycling in NSW. This section gives planners and other decision makers access to research findings and data which help them make informed choices on cycling policies and projects.

National Cycling Participation survey | PDF 883.69KB - the Australian Bicycle Council survey into cycling participation rates across Australia;
Bureau of Transport Statistics - the Transport for NSW portal to transport datasets for all parts of the State;
Cycling in Sydney - information on bicycle use, ownership and the demographics of bicycle riders;
Cycling in NSW - What the Data Tells Us - information on bicycle counter data, rail station bicycle parking and more ...
Cycling to Work in Sydney - looking at changes in the level of cycle commuting between 2001 and 2006;
Cycling Down Under: A Comparative Analysis of Bicycling Trends and Policies in Sydney and Melbourne | PDF 883.69KB - for those interested in the differences in cycling between Australia's two largest cities;
Cycling Survey of Australian Local Governments | PDF 321KB - this report provides a look at a national level of cycling infrastructure, its priority and how to facilitate local government involvement in cycling;
Effectiveness and Selection of Treatments for Cyclists at Signalised Intersections - This research note provides a summary of the findings of a research study commissioned by the Australian Bicycle Council and is available to download from the Austroads website;
Evaluation of the Costs and Benefits to the Community of Financial Investment in Cycling Programs and Projects in NSW - a report putting a dollar value on the costs and benefits of constructing cycleways;
'I'll just take the car' Improving bicycle transportation to encourage its use on short trips (2011) - This New Zealand study utilises a number of techniques including a literature review and workshops to develop a 'practical cycling system design model' to encourage cycling in New Zealand;
National Census data - Australian Bureau of Statistics datasets including Transport Access & Use.
Research into Barriers to Cycling in NSW - the results of market research showing what needs to change to get more people riding more often;
Study of Bicyclist and Pedestrian Safety on Shared Paths - summarises the findings of a study conducted in NSW exploring potential conflicts between cyclists and pedestrians;
The Provision and Use of Bicycle Parking at Sydney Region Public Transport Interchanges - a snapshot of the combined use of bike and public transport travel.
Safer Cycling Study - this ongoing study hopes to learn about when, where and why people cycle, and the risks, hazards, near misses and crashes that people expereince while cycling.