SnowHowYear-round active mobility – resources and network

Resources

6 resources

  • Dataset

    Kolada – Swedish Municipal and Regional Database

    Rådet för främjande av kommunala analyser (RKA) · 2026 · Sweden

    Kolada is Sweden's national database for municipal and regional performance indicators, maintained by the Council for the Promotion of Municipal Analyses (RKA), an organisation established by the Swedish government and the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SKR). The database provides extensive comparative data on municipal finances, service costs, operational performance, quality and citizen satisfaction. Users can explore indicators across municipalities, compare trends over time and download data for further analysis. For year-round active mobility and winter maintenance, Kolada includes indicators related to winter maintenance expenditure for cycling infrastructure and roads, as well as residents' satisfaction with snow clearance services. The database offers opportunities to examine differences between municipalities, investigate relationships between maintenance spending and perceived service quality, and support evidence-based planning and decision-making. Kolada is particularly valuable as an example of a nationwide municipal benchmarking system. However, differences in reporting practices, local conditions and data availability should be considered when interpreting comparisons.

    • Maintenance & Operations
  • Dataset

    Quebec - Cycling All Year Round Data Resource,

    Vélo Québec, Observatoire du vélo · 2026

    An evidence-based overview of year-round cycling in Québec, exploring seasonal cycling patterns, winter cycling participation, safety, infrastructure and winter maintenance. It combines cycling statistics and research findings to explain how protected, well-maintained cycling networks can support active mobility throughout the year.

    • Maintenance & Operations
    • Data & Monitoring
    • Behaviour & Mobility Management
    • Health, Safety & Wellbeing
  • Dataset

    Dutch National Cycling Winter Maintenance Routes Dataset

    Fietsersbond; Rijkswaterstaat · 2025 · Netherlands

    An open national geospatial dataset identifying cycling routes designated for winter gritting and snow or ice treatment across the Netherlands. Compiled using Fietsersbond cycling network data and linked to the Dutch National Road Database (NWB), it enables municipalities, researchers and developers to map winter maintenance coverage, analyse network continuity and identify potential service gaps. The data is available in GIS-compatible formats, including CSV, GeoPackage and Shapefile. It describes designated treatment routes rather than verified real-time road conditions

    • Maintenance & Operations
    • Data & Monitoring
  • Guideline

    Design Manual for Cycle-Friendly Infrastructure, Copenhagen

    City of Copenhagen, Technical and Environmental Administration · 2024 · Denmark

    This municipal design manual establishes Copenhagen's standards for cycle-friendly streets, intersections and infrastructure. It provides technical guidance on cycle track widths, cycling streets, junction design, accessibility and integration with other transport infrastructure. Particularly relevant to year-round active mobility, the manual requires winter maintenance and cleaning operations to be considered during infrastructure design, including minimum clearances for maintenance vehicles and the use of durable materials. It defines winter maintenance service levels, with cycle tracks generally receiving priority service level A, covering snow clearance and anti-icing throughout the day and night. The manual offers a practical example of integrating cycling infrastructure design with operational requirements to ensure reliable everyday mobility across seasons.

    • Planning & Design
    • Maintenance & Operations
    • Policy, Strategy & Governance
  • Research

    Finnish national winter cycling study - amount, motives, obstacles and health benefits of year-round cycling

    Timo Perälä · 2003 · Finland

    A pioneering Finnish study of winter cycling in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Oulu and Rovaniemi, examining seasonal cycling patterns, motivations, barriers and health effects. Based on traffic counts and over 5,000 survey responses, it identifies winter maintenance and perceived safety as key factors in promoting year-round cycling, alongside potential health and environmental benefits

    • Data & Monitoring
    • Behaviour & Mobility Management
    • Health, Safety & Wellbeing
  • Toolkit

    Fietsersbond Route Planner – Winter maintained routes

    Fietsersbond · Netherlands

    A winter-aware routing option within the Dutch Cyclists' Union's online bicycle route planner. The “Via Strooiroutes” profile prioritises roads and cycle paths designated by road authorities for gritting, sweeping or other winter slipperiness treatment. Where designated winter maintenance routes are unavailable, the planner also considers infrastructure characteristics such as pavement type and bridges. Users can display the mapped treatment routes and generate cycling journeys that favour infrastructure expected to receive winter maintenance. The tool demonstrates how winter maintenance information can be translated into a practical service for everyday cycling. However, the information may be incomplete and does not guarantee that a selected route has actually been cleared or treated.

    • Maintenance & Operations
    • Data & Monitoring
    • Behaviour & Mobility Management