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.
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