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NetAScore: An open and extendible software for segment-scale bikeability and walkability

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  • Christian Werner
  • Robin Wendel
  • Dana Kaziyeva
  • Petra Stutz
  • Lucas van der Meer
  • Lea Effertz
  • Bernhard Zagel
  • Martin Loidl

Abstract

Systematic and reproducible analyses of walkability and bikeability are crucial for efficient and effective interventions to promote active mobility. Previous methods for segment-based walkability and bikeability are limited in applicability due to high data requirements, a constrained set of aspects considered, or are not openly available and adjustable. The lack of transparency, limited reproducibility, and the high effort required to re-implement customized and extended variants of such methods inhibit wider application and retard knowledge gain. The open source software NetAScore aims to fill this gap. It is based on open and widely available data, provides default mode profiles for modeling utilitarian bikeability and walkability, and is designed for customization. General applicability and suitability of the software and its underlying models were shown in two evaluation studies. Source code and documentation are available on GitHub and via doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7695369.

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  • Christian Werner & Robin Wendel & Dana Kaziyeva & Petra Stutz & Lucas van der Meer & Lea Effertz & Bernhard Zagel & Martin Loidl, 2025. "NetAScore: An open and extendible software for segment-scale bikeability and walkability," Environment and Planning B, , vol. 52(1), pages 265-274, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:envirb:v:52:y:2025:i:1:p:265-274
    DOI: 10.1177/23998083241293177
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