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Unveiling the first Eco-Counter Worldwide Cycling Index
How has bicycle use progressed globally? This is a very difficult question to answer. However, drawing on a database of 1196 counters across 29 countries, counting 218 million cyclists, Eco-Counter has...
View Article1,000,000,000 people already counted in 2015!
From the beginning of this year until today, June the 25th, 1,000,000,000 people were already counted by our worldwide network of over 11,000 counters spread across 45 countries! For further insight on...
View Article2 billion people counted so far in 2015!
In late June this year, our counters had already logged over 1 billion counts, and on November, 1st, this number has now reached 2 billion counts! And if these counts registered by our counters are...
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Eco-Counter Worldwide Cycling Index 2016: contribute now!
We are just 2 months away from Velo-City 2016 in Taipei, and are excited to be unveiling the second edition of our Worldwide Cycling Index. This index measures the overall progression of total bicycle...
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Eco-Counter 2015 Worldwide Cycling Index: +3% between 2014 and 2015!
Over 218 million trips logged by 1,490 counters spread across 17 different countries: this is the data which has been qualified and validated for the Eco-Counter Worldwide Cycling Index 2015. The...
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Celebrating 2 billion people (already) counted in 2016!
It is a milestone we always look at with great interest: 2 billion people were counted this year on July, 20th. The same figure was reached on Nov, 2nd in 2015. Counts are rising faster and faster one...
View ArticleVision Zero: Takeaways from NACTO and PWPBPP 2016
Vision Zero, a multi-national strategy aiming to achieve zero traffic collision-related fatalities and serious injuries, was a central theme at Pro Walk Pro Bike Pro Place in Vancouver and NACTO’s...
View ArticleMeasuring Cycling Tourism: Tracking Trends with Counts
Cycling tourists bring particularly strong economic benefits to their destinations. In Quebec, cycling tourists spend 6% more than other tourists (1). Cycling tourists shop locally and spend primarily...
View ArticlePedestrian and Cyclist Count Displays from Coast to Coast
This year, several cities and regions across North America installed Eco-Counter’s real-time pedestrian and cyclist count display system, the Eco-TOTEM. TOTEMs are digital displays that show how many...
View ArticleCount Data Best Practices: Building a Parks and Rec Data Toolkit
Visitor count data is an effective way to tell a park or trail’s story. In one case, data helped save a home for llamas! High Park Zoo in Toronto faced proposed budget cuts in 2012, and using count...
View ArticleMapping Bike Traffic Data: Revealing Infrastructure Usage Patterns
A common saying in the transportation world is “if you build it, they will come”. Measuring the impact of new bike infrastructure on cycling traffic and behaviour is top of mind for many planners and...
View ArticleCount People with the PYRO-Box V2: Product Announcement
The PYRO-Box is used to count people in rural and urban settings worldwide. Discover the improvements we’ve made to make the PYRO-Box V2 more rugged and resistant to wear and tear. An improved durable...
View ArticleAsk a Tech: Are specialty bikes accurately counted?
Specialty bikes, such as carbon bikes, fat bikes and bamboo bikes, are not frequently found on your average road or trail. With unconventional materials and construction tailored to unique needs, can...
View ArticleThe Counts Are In! Over 330,000 Users Counted at Centennial Trail
Centennial Trail runs along the Spokane River and is known among Spokane, Washington locals for its popularity. Counting pedestrians and cyclists help to prove assumptions regarding trail use and the...
View ArticleGetting Started: Deciding on Counting Program Outcomes
Many park and recreation professionals face the challenge of selecting between a large number of data sources. A 2016 NRPA research survey found that 27 percent of parks and recreation professionals...
View ArticleEco-Visio 5 – our best, most user-friendly update ever – is available today!
Following months of development and countless test sessions, Eco-Visio 5 – the exciting new version of our online count data analysis platform – is here today for Pro License users! Simply login to...
View ArticleEco-Visio 5 – Top Tips
Last week, we released Eco-Visio 5– the exciting new version of our online count data analysis platform – to Pro license users in North America. The feedback has been great and we have really enjoyed...
View Article2017 in numbers: Europe’s top 5 bicycle counters
Happy New Year from the Eco-Counter team! We are excited for the year ahead and can’t wait to hear about your projects for the coming year. As we welcome 2018, let’s take a moment to reflect on the...
View Article2017 in numbers #2: North America’s Top 5 Bicycle Counters
Last week, we reflected on 2017 by showcasing the top 5 highest-counting Eco-Display Classic bicycle counters in Europe for the year. This week, we cross the pond and check out data from Canada and the...
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