Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts

This guide details MassDOT’s experience with the MassTrails pilot program counters, outlines best practices learned from peer agencies around the country, and serves as a primer for those who wish to install their own bicycle and pedestrian counters on shared use paths. Although this primer focuses on performing bicycle and pedestrian counts on shared-use paths, the processes outlined here can be implemented for other facility types as well.

Table of Contents

Trail Counter Primer

This document serves as an informational guide for those who wish to install their own bicycle and pedestrian counters.

MassTrails Counter Primer

Trail Counter Primer Appendix

This document provides detailed information on MassDOT pre-approved counter technology, specifications, and the public information data warehouse.

MassTrails Counter Primer Appendix

Bicycle and Pedestrian Counter Dashboard

View the bicycle and pedestrian counter pilot program data online at MassDOT's MS2 site.  

Bicycle and Pedestrian Counter Dashboard 

Image credits:  Jeff Dietrich

Help Us Improve Mass.gov  with your feedback

Please do not include personal or contact information.
Feedback