Tools available for assessing how well the transport network meets the needs of cyclists are less developed and rarely used. This paper discusses the range of tools available, international approaches to development of better tools and the mainstreaming of their use. Depending on the purpose of the assessment, a range of tool types can be considered: 1. Cycle Audits identify a list of deficiencies and suggest possible improvements. They are most commonly applied to design proposals but can also be applied to existing situations; 2. Cycle Review takes the audit of existing situations further by analysing the deficiencies in order to develop and evaluate potential solutions; 3. Cyclist LOS or Cyclability ratings, measure or predict cycle friendliness. They can be applied to existing situations and design proposals for components of the network; 4. Benchmarking rates how well policies and processes provide for cycling, and how well the transport network is managed to provide cycling friendly conditions. It is usually conducted for a defined urban area. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E213900.
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