Total cyclist numbers have increased in 2012 by 1,681 across all count sites to 24,828, representing a 7% increase compared to the 2011 results and a 313% increase compared to the baseline results.
For both Group A and B (spot and screenline) a total of 7,880 cyclists were observed in 2012 representing a 4% decrease compared to the 2011 results but still an increase of 228% compared to the baseline results.
After recording a 30% drop from 2010 to 2011, the Fremantle cordon count recorded a total of 1,930 cyclists in 2012, representing a 54% increase compared to 2011 results and a 104% increase compared to baseline results.
The Perth cordon count also recorded an increase compared to 2011, with 15,018 cyclists counted, representing a 9% increase from 2011 and a 462% increase compared to the baseline count.
The Group B screenline count decreased.
Is there also a link with public holidays and when the survey occurs? For example, Powis St area which I ride through daily:
2010 Total 317, measured on 31-Mar, Good Friday 2 days later
2011 Total 904, measured on 13-Apr, Good Friday 9 days later
2012 Total 338, measured on 3-Apr, Good Friday 2 days later
Based on the above, there is a very strong connection between volume of riders and number of days prior to Good Friday. Don’t measure in the week of Easter week-end, lots of people go away?
Very true. Also I hope the survery results are taken at various times of the year and ‘averaged’. Things like weather, cold, heat, public holidays etc will impact on the results significantly.