Auckland cycling account reference list Auckland cycling account reference list
The Auckland Cycling Account provides a snapshot of #AKLBIKELIFE presenting interesting facts and case studies. It emulates similar reports produced in Copenhagen, Melbourne and other cities around the world.
2017 reference list
Page | Statistic | Reference |
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352 trips per day on Waterview path |
Cycle counts are published on the Auckland Transport website. As yet, pedestrian counts are not, but they are available upon request. |
10 |
45% decrease in heart disease and cancer in people commuting by bike |
Association between active commuting and incident cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality: prospective cohort study. C A Celis-Morales, D M Lyall, P Welsh, J Anderson, L Steell, Y Guo, R Maldonado, D F Mackay, J P Pell, N Sattar, J M R Gill. Published in British Medical Journal, April 2017. |
13 |
Bike crashes |
This data has been sourced from the NZTA Crash Analysis System (CAS) based on the Traffic Crash reports submitted by NZ Police. |
14-15 |
Upper Queen St stats |
Data is from Auckland Transport’s quarterly survey of all people entering the city centre during the morning peak. This quarterly survey includes all modes of transport and has been undertaken since May 2016. |
18 |
Events and education |
Auckland Transport records available upon request. |
20-21 |
Bikes in Schools |
Data supplied by Bike On NZ Charitable Trust. |
20-21 |
Cycling to School |
Annual Travelwise Evaluation Survey. Auckland Transport, 2017. Data available upon request. |
22-23 |
Auckland Bike Challenge |
The Auckland Bike Challenge is an annual challenge encouraging Aucklanders to give cycling a go, particularly for transport trips such as cycling to work or to the train station etc. |
26-27 |
On the Go |
Almost all the statistics from these pages from Active Modes research undertaken by TRA. |
26 |
Why Aucklanders cycle and Auckland riders are multi-modal |
In September 2017, Auckland Transport undertook a survey of members of its’ database, which includes people signed up to the Auckland Transport Cycling newsletter. |
27 |
Winter cycling |
Cycle counts are published on the Auckland Transport website. These particular counts are from the Northwestern path. |
27 |
Health benefits |
Ministry of Transport. Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Transport, October 2017. |
27 |
Kilometres travelled |
Ministry of Transport. Household Travel Survey 2015-2017. |
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Cycling in the city |
Cycle counts are published on the Auckland Transport website. |
2016 reference list
Page |
Statistic |
Reference |
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5-6 |
Network effect |
Data is from Auckland Transport’s quarterly survey of all people entering the city centre during the morning peak. |
6 |
Sausage rolls |
Quantifying the contribution of utility cycling to population levels of physical activity: an analysis of the Active People Survey. According to this article, on average, a 150-lb. person biking at less than 10mph will burn 45 calories in 10 minutes. So if 150 minutes of cycling (15 x 45 calories) = 675 calories And 2x sausage rolls (2x 344 calories) = 688 calories. |
7 |
Cycling across Auckland |
This data is collected from permanent automatic cycle counters. All data is available to download from our website. |
8 |
Nelson St |
This data is collected from a permanent automatic cycle counter on Nelson St. Data is available to download from our website. |
8 |
Pink Power |
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9 |
More breathing space on Quay |
A baseline survey on Quay St was undertaken in November 2015, with a follow-up survey undertaken in November 2016. |
9 |
That holiday feeling |
Download the Auckland Council People’s Panel Survey Auckland Neighbourhood, Housing, and Travel Preferences PDF 948KB. F Holmes, R Chapman, and N Dodge. |
11-15 |
Who’s riding?, Why Aucklanders Cycle, Attitudes to Cycling, The Joyful Way to Travel |
Almost all the statistics from these pages from Active Modes research (PDF 1.4MB) undertaken by TRA. Measuring and Growing Active Modes of Transport in Auckland. TRA for Auckland Transport, July 2016. |
11 |
% female commuter riders |
In March 2016, a manual count of morning peak (7-9am) cycle trips at key locations in the city centre was undertaken. The purpose was to ascertain the percentage of people cycling who are female. |
14 |
Public Interaction |
From records of consultations. Data available upon request. |
16 |
Events and Education |
Auckland Transport records available upon request. |
16 |
Tertiary study |
Based on tertiary travel survey undertaken across all Auckland tertiary institutions from March to May 2016. |
19 |
Cycling to School |
Annual Travelwise Evaluation Survey. Auckland Transport, 2016. Data available upon request. |
19 |
Bikes in Schools |
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22 |
Aucklanders Rise to the Challenge |
The Auckland Bike Challenge is an annual challenge encouraging Aucklanders to give cycling a go, particularly for transport trips such as cycling to work or to the train station etc. |
23 |
Casualties |
This data has been sourced from the NZTA Crash Analysis System (CAS) based on the Traffic Crash reports submitted by NZ Police. The 2016 data is interim only as some Traffic Crash Reports are still in the process of being logged into CAS. CAS crash data may be revised from year to year due to the findings of Coroners Reports etc. CAS cycle crash data typically under-reports cycle injury crashes (particularly serious injuries) by up to 40%, as Police do not attend all cycle injury crashes. Data reported in the 2015 Cycling Account did not include casualties on the state highway network, while the 2016 Cycling Account does. |
24 |
Performance Against Targets |
Download Auckland Transport’s 2016 Annual Report (PDF 1.6MB). |
2015 reference list
Page |
Statistic |
Reference |
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Benefits of investing in cycling |
Benefits of investing in New Zealand communities. NZTA, March 2016.
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6 |
During consultation undertaken by Auckland Council, cycling was the second most mentioned area in need of more transport focus. |
The 10-year budget 2015-2025 Summary of Decisions. Auckland Council, 2015. and LTP Consultation – Summary of feedback received on transport priorities. |
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An Auckland study estimated that creating cycle-friendly streets yields benefits 10 to 25 times greater than the initial cost |
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7 |
So who’s already riding? |
Measuring and Growing Active Modes of Transport in Auckland. TRA for Auckland Transport, June 2015. |
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ACC figures from 2014/15 show that cycling results in fewer injuries than rugby, soccer or netball |
Data was retrieved from the ACC Injury Statistics Tool. Data is collated over the latest five years. |
8 |
Why Aucklanders Cycle |
Measuring and Growing Active Modes of Transport in Auckland. TRA for Auckland Transport, June 2015. |
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Why Aucklanders Don’t Cycle |
Measuring and Growing Active Modes of Transport in Auckland. TRA for Auckland Transport, June 2015. |
10 |
Ladies and Gentleman |
In September 2015, Auckland participated in a Global Bike Count, organised by the Bicycle Network in Australia. The 50/50 occasional split fact is from Measuring and Growing Active Modes of Transport in Auckland. TRA for Auckland Transport, June 2015. |
11 |
Census figures |
Census data available from Census Auckland. |
11 |
Cycling to school |
Annual Travelwise Evaluation Survey. Auckland Transport, 2015. Report available upon request. |
12 |
If cycling to school was at 1990 levels, there would be up to 39,000 fewer car trips per day during the morning peak |
In 1990, 12% of children aged 5-12 cycled to (primary) school and 19% of children aged 13-17 cycled to (secondary) school in 1990. From 25 Years of New Zealand Travel: New Zealand Household Travel 1989–2014, a report from the Ministry of Transport. It was assumed that the percentages in Auckland reflected the national average. The number of school children in Auckland in 2015 was retrieved from the Ministry of Education website. The estimate of 39,000 fewer car trips assumes one child per car. |
13 |
Opportunity for growth |
Measuring and Growing Active Modes of Transport in Auckland. TRA for Auckland Transport, June 2015. |
15 |
Gaining momentum |
This data is collected from permanent automatic cycle counters. Download the data from our monthly cycle monitoring report. |
17 |
Build and they will come |
Symonds St / Grafton Gully corridor: Cycling follow-up survey report. TDG for Auckland Transport, July 2015. |
19 |
Education is the key |
Auckland Transport records available upon request. |
20 |
Crash statistics |
This data has been sourced from the NZTA Crash Analysis System (CAS) based on the Traffic Crash reports submitted by NZ Police. The 2015 data is INTERIM only as some Traffic Crash Reports are still in the process of being logged into CAS. CAS crash data may be revised from year to year due to the findings of Coroners Reports etc. CAS cycle crash data typically under-reports cycle injury crashes (particularly serious injuries) by up to 40%, as Police do not attend all cycle injury crashes. |
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30,000 cycle trips recorded on Light Path in December 2015 |
There is a permanent automatic cycle counter on the Lightpath. Download the data from our monthly cycle monitoring report. |
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Performance against our targets |
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What to expect in 2016 |