Atlas of Maine

Article Title

Kennebec County Road Bicycle Commuting Compatibility

Authors

Daniel Homeier, Colby College

Abstract or Description

As bicycles become an increasingly popular means of transportation it is vital to determine what roads are most suitable for bicycle commuting. I used GIS to analyze factors that influence bicycle compatibility to create a bicycle commuting compatibility model and map for roads in Kennebec County, Maine. I found that more roads in Kennebec County are suitable for bicycle commuting (37.8% with medium compatibility and 37.9% with high compatibility) than unsuitable (24.3% with low compatibility).The model I developed could be applied to any roads for which appropriate data are available.

About the Author

Daniel is an Environmental Studies major with a concentration in policy. He is interested in sustainable development and resource use.

Rights

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Recommended Citation

Homeier, Daniel "Kennebec County Road Bicycle Commuting Compatibility," Atlas of Maine: Vol. 2010: No. 2, Article 7.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/atlas_docs/vol2010/iss2/7