Published
February 2018

This guidebook outlines five core components of multimodal network connectivity, as listed below, with a focus on pedestrians and bicyclists. While these components are all related, the distinctions between them provide a framework for selecting connectivity measures that address specific questions. Multimodel networks are accessible, interconnected pedestrian and/or bicycle transportation facilities that allow all users to safely and conveniently get where they want to go.

The guidebook describes analysis methods and supporting measures associated with each of these components:

  • Network completeness - How much of the transportation network is available to bicyclists and pedestrians?
  • Network density - How dense are the available links and nodes of the bicycle and pedestrian network?
  • Route directness - How far out of their way do users have to travel to find a facility they can or want to use?
  • Access to destinations - What destinations can be reached using the transportation network?
  • Network quality - How does the network support users of varying levels of experience, ages, abilities, and comfort with bicycling or walking?
Measuring Multimodal Network Connectivity Guidebook Cover
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