Cycling Infrastructure: What We Measure and Why
From lanes to trails and CBD ride time
Cycling is highly address-specific. A painted lane two blocks away can change daily habits more than a great trail three kilometres out.
We use official network data to estimate nearby cycling infrastructure, classify it by type, and list the closest named trails. For metro areas, we also estimate ride time to the CBD to make the comparison practical.
If you want to plan or sanity-check routes, good tools help. The Transport Victoria bicycle route maps and the Strategic Cycling Corridors map show both existing and priority corridors. For navigation and route building, OpenCycleMap or CyclOSM give bike-focused views of OpenStreetMap data, while Komoot, Ride with GPS, and Strava are popular for planning and tracking. BikeSpot adds a crowd-sourced safety layer.
If cycling is important to you, check the network maps and see how the route feels in real life, not just on paper.