See how to measure the real use of a path or greenway, identify peak hours and objectify the impact of a development.

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What cycling truly brings — and how to prove it

There's a study published in April 2026 by ADEME that deserves attention. Not because it states the obvious about cycling's benefits — we already know that — but because it quantifies them. It offers verifiable figures, a documented methodology, and a scope that extends far beyond mobility. The study is titled 'Socio-economic Impact of Bicycle Use in France'. It was conducted by 6t-Bureau de recherche and EXPLAIN on behalf of ADEME. It covers cycling practices, the economic sector, and externalities — congestion, health, noise, and soil artificialization. What follows is an interpretation, not a summary.

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How to prove the impact of a bicycle development?

A local authority invests several hundred thousand euros in a bike path. Six months after commissioning, elected officials legitimately ask: “Did it work? ” The question seems simple, but the answer requires a consistent method. Proving the impact of bicycle development is not just about counting cyclists after work. It must be shown that the increase in attendance — if there is an increase — is the result of development, and not other factors. We must also define what we mean by “impact”: is it only the number of cyclists, or should we measure modal shift, safety, user satisfaction? This article proposes a methodological framework to rigorously assess the impact of cycling facilities, avoid common misinterpretations, and produce reports that can be used for future decisions.

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Vosges department: Lake Longemer

As part of a bicycle development financed by public funds, the Vosges department has deployed two counters on the greenway around Lake Longemer. The main objective was not regulation, but the ability to meet an assessment obligation imposed by funders, in a constrained fiscal context.

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Evaluating the use of a bicycle route and a hiking route: the Dordogne Departmental Council equips the Flow Vélo

As part of its departmental cycling plan, the Dordogne Departmental Council has deployed two Kiomda boxes on the Flow Vélo and a pedestrian route connecting Soulac to Rocamadour. The objective: to have reliable attendance data to manage and justify its investments in tourist infrastructure. Simple to use, robust in the field and shareable between several institutional partners, the solution quickly became a reference tool for teams and elected officials.

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How does Oise Tourism structure its bike strategy based on data

For a long time, the use of cycle routes and greenways in Oise was more a matter of estimation than of measurement. As in many territories, the uses were known intuitively, observed from time to time, but never really objectified. This lack of data limited the ability to assess policies implemented, to measure the impact of promotional actions, and more generally to pilot a tourism strategy based on reliable indicators.

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How do you distinguish pedestrians and cyclists with a single sensor? The multi-flow problem

On greenways, hiking trails, and mixed-use public spaces, the question that comes up most often is not “how many people pass by?” but “how many pedestrians, how many cyclists, and possibly how many other types of users?” ”. This distinction — what counting professionals call multi-flow classification — is often decisive in sizing a layout, evaluating a conflict of use, justifying a differentiated request for financing or producing an impact assessment by type of mobility. However, not all sensors know how to make this distinction. Some count without differentiating. Others differentiate poorly or unreliably. And some succeed in doing so natively, with sufficient precision for territorial uses. This article explains how multi-stream classification works, what technologies actually allow it, and what are the limitations to know before choosing a sensor.

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How to build a reliable attendance report to justify a development project?

A development project — bicycle path, greenway, requalification of public space, development of a natural site — is not justified solely by political intention or a territorial vision. To convince funders, elected officials, educational services and citizens, a solid attendance record is needed: a document that describes the reality of current uses, that projects future uses after development and that lays the foundations for an impact assessment. But an attendance report is only reliable if it is based on a rigorous methodology. Poorly collected data, unrepresentative measurement periods or a confusing presentation of results can weaken a case that is, in essence, relevant. This article explains step by step how to build an attendance report that withstands the examination of instructors and that is a sustainable management tool for the community.

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How to measure the real impact of a greenway or a bike path?

Creating a greenway or a bike path represents a significant investment for a community: preliminary studies, land acquisition or easements, development work, signage, maintenance. Once the infrastructure is put into service, the question inevitably arises: does this development produce the expected effects? Is it actually being used? Does it justify the investment made? These are not just political or budgetary issues. They condition the ability of the community to obtain new funding, to legitimize its choices with citizens and to manage its active mobility strategy over the long term. Measuring the impact of a greenway or a bike path is therefore not an option: it is a requirement of good public management. This article explains which indicators to follow, how to structure measurement before and after development, and how to use this data to capitalize on successes and correct shortcomings.

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February 26, 2026

How to use counting data to obtain a bicycle or mobility grant?

Public funding programs in favor of cycling and active mobility have multiplied in recent years: AVELO, Active Mobility Funds, CRTE, regional programs, ADEME calls for projects. But one constant is essential in most of these systems: funders now require objective attendance data to process applications. Why this requirement? Because instructors want to ensure that funded projects meet real needs, that they will have a measurable impact and that communities are able to assess this impact after completion. Counting data is therefore not an optional “plus”: it has become a decisive criterion in the evaluation of applications. This article explains what data to produce, how to integrate it into a grant application, and how to structure the impact assessment to maximize the chances of obtaining funding.

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February 17, 2026

Measure to pilot: 27 km of greenway under observation

As part of the development of a 27 km greenway on a former railway right-of-way, Albret Communauté has equipped itself with Kiomda meters in order to meet the requirements of public funders and to have objective data on the use of the infrastructure. The data collected now makes it possible to feed the dialogue with elected officials and to monitor, on a regular basis, the attendance of a structuring axis of the territory.

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February 10, 2026

2020—2026 Bike Plan: evaluating the relevance of cycling facilities

As part of the implementation of its 2020—2026 Bicycle Plan, the City of Bourg-en-Bresse has deployed several Verdilo meters for rent over a period of six months in order to assess the use of various urban cycle routes. The objective: to have comparable data over a period long enough to analyze uses, assess the relevance of existing developments and feed a long-term vision of municipal cycling policy.

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February 10, 2026

Counting points along the Veloscenie

Followed using Reports, which we probably do not use fully but which is really useful for us.

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January 8, 2026

Evaluating the impact of cycling facilities

All the projects in which the meters were used showed a significant increase in attendance after the development of the tracks.

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January 8, 2026

A decision support tool for bicycle development

As part of the development of its VéloRoute Voie Verte, the Community of Municipalities of the Valley of Man has deployed a network of Kiomda counting boxes.

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January 8, 2026

Justify a departmental subsidy

Thanks to the Kiomda meter we can compare the regular use of the departmental road and that of the soft link. But in any case, we better understand our local mobility flows, which is useful for us in general.

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January 8, 2026

Development of a municipal highway

As part of the development of a municipal highway, the City of Larçay has chosen to install a Kiomda meter in order to meet the requirements for obtaining subsidies and to monitor bike use on a newly developed section. Initially considered as a compliance tool, the device proved useful in objectifying the real use of the infrastructure and reassuring about its sustainability over time.

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January 8, 2026

AVELO 3 : un levier structurant pour les politiques cyclables des territoires peu denses

Doté de 37 millions d’euros, ce dispositif permet de financer aussi bien des études d’aménagement, que des services vélo, des actions de sensibilisation ou encore le recrutement de chargés de mission dédiés.

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7 tips for properly analysing pedestrian/bike traffic

Measuring the number of pedestrians and cyclists is a crucial first step. But for these data to become really useful for planning, planning or daily management, you still need to know how to analyze them. Here are 7 concrete tips — based on field experiences, institutional recommendations (Bike & Territories, CEREMA, SDES...) and best practices — to make the most of your data.

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Counting bicycles and pedestrians: city center, bike routes, greenways

With the rise of soft mobility, measuring the use of cycle paths, greenways and urban routes has become a key issue for communities and infrastructure managers. Kiomda offers autonomous and mobile sensors that are simple to install, making it possible to monitor the evolution of flows without heavy infrastructure. This page explains how to count bicycles and pedestrians effectively to adapt your facilities and justify your projects.

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October 17, 2024