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Bicycle Network Analysis

BICYCLE NETWORK ANALYSIS

The Bicycle Network Analysis (BNA) helps communities measure the quality of their low-stress bike network. It assesses the degree to which people can comfortably bike to the places they want to go. Our goal with the tool is to lower the barrier to basic network analysis and encourage cities of all sizes to build connected, comfortable bike networks.

Help us improve the BNA

  • The accuracy of the BNA is dependent on the information about roads, bike facilities and key destinations in OpenStreetMap (OSM). You can help ensure your city’s BNA is accurate by contributing to OpenStreetMap. The following resources will help you get started.
  • The BNA is an evolving project and your input will help us make sure that it is useful and actionable in the long term. Join the BNA Insiders Facebook Group to give us your feedback about how we can make it more useful for you.

Resources for updating your city’s OpenStreetMap data

For all users:

  • BNA OSM Tag Guidelines
  • BNA OSM Tag List
  • Host an OSM map-a-thon

For users new to OSM (beginner – advanced): Editing Guide

For users who prefer to use ArcGIS (advanced): ArcGIS Editor Guide

How can my city get a BNA?

To get a BNA for your city or town at no cost, have your city staff complete the PlacesForBikes City Snapshot.

To request a quote for a custom BNA at a local or regional level, email [email protected]

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