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                    Cycling data

                    Cyclists, trams and cars near Flinders Street station
                    Cycling is on the increase in Melbourne. Our cycling data shows that more people are using their bikes for health and recreation or as a sustainable, efficient and affordable mode of transport.



                    ​Annual bicycle counts

                    In recent years we have been counting vehicles, including bicycles, entering the city in key locations during the morning peak.

                    In March 2017, bicycles made up 16 per cent of all vehicle movements into the city in the morning peak period (between 7am and 10am). In March 2008 the figure was nine per cent.

                    On key routes bicycles made up a significant percentage of all vehicles entering the central city in the one-hour morning peak (8am to 9am).

                    Number and percentage of bikes entering the central city from 8am to 9am, March 2017
                    Location Number of city-bound bikes,
                    8am to 9am
                    % of all vehicles
                    St Kilda Road (south of Southbank Boulevard) 551
                    35%
                    Royal Parade (north of Cemetery Road West) 912
                    37%
                    Rathdowne Street (north of Victoria Street) 690
                    37%
                    Footscray Road (west of CityLink) 432 13%
                    Yarra Trail (both sides of river) 1006
                    N/A – bikes only

                    Melbourne Bicycle Account: Cycling Census

                    The City of Melbourne’s Cycling Census gives a snapshot of cycling activity, trends and our actions in improving cycling infrastructure and safety in the municipality.

                    Findings from the 2013 census include the following:

                    • About 21,000 residents ride in a typical week and 38,200 ride at least once in a typical year. The percentage of people who ride in the municipality is greater than Melbourne and Victoria as a whole.
                    • 28 per cent of males and 17 per cent of females ride in a typical week. The proportion of males to females is consistent with the pattern across Victoria.
                    • The highest participation rates are amongst 10 to 17 and 2 to 9 year olds. Participation tends to decrease with age.
                    • Half of all households have access to at least one working bicycle.
                    • Cycling numbers continue to grow on most routes. The redevelopment of Swanston Street cycling facilities has contributed to a significant increase in people cycling on this route.

                    Read the full census:

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