Abstract: “Bikeability” is becoming increasingly relevant in the fields or transport- and urban planning. However, it is not always clear how bikeability is defined, let alone how it can be modeled. The goal of this project is to develop a quantitative method to model bikeability. A case study area in the city of Basel, Switzerland has been selected for assessing the model. Here “bikeability” is understood as the ability and convenience to reach important destinations by bike, based on perceived safety, comfort and attractiveness of the streets a...
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