Case studies
Belfast, improvements to the Hauler�s way Riverside Path
The riverside route on the city side of the river Lagan forms part of National Route 9 and has been improved at many points on its way through Belfast. It is now a high quality, easily accessible and well connected walking and cycling route.
Data from surveys and research conducted in 2004 was compared to data from previous years. The resulting analysis indicated a very strong correlation between the development of a route, which included high quality links, and a growth in its usage.
What does the local community think?
The additional use highlighted by the statistics below shows how the local community benefited, they wouldn't be using the route unless it made a difference to their lives:
• 163% increase in cycling trips since 2002
• 55% increase in walking trips since 2002
• In 2004, 36% of trips were for commuting purposes
• 52% of cyclists surveyed in 2004 stated that they were cycling more now than they were a year before
• 45% of users interviewed said that they could have used a car but chose not to
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