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Carlsbad staff releases 2024 active transportation monitoring report; commissioners ask for longer counts and more automated data
Summary
Staff presented the draft 2024 Active Transportation Monitoring Report covering pedestrian, bicycle and transit counts at 42 sites; commissioners pushed for longer counting windows, better night/day coverage, and exploration of automated or alternative data sources to capture seasonal and hourly variation.
The Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission received a presentation of the draft 2024 Active Transportation Monitoring Report and provided feedback on methodology, data gaps and potential improvements.
Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager, said the report compiles multimodal counts at 42 sites collected in September 2024 and uses 15‑hour camera counts (typically daytime) plus permanent counters at three long‑term locations. "It is intended to allow City decision makers to make data‑driven investments in active transportation infrastructure," Schmidt said.
The report shows highest pedestrian and bicycle volumes in Carlsbad Village and along the coast, with pedestrian…
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