SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- More than one million people were counted on the city's bike trail system according to trail user data collected in 2017.
Six trail counters were installed throughout the city's main trail loop in 2015. The information provided from these traffic counters helps Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation staff better understand the traffic volumes and usage patterns of the trail system, as well as plan for for future improvements.
"Information provided by the trail counters is extremely valuable," says Mike Patten, Park Development Specialist. "The data helps us better plan and design future trail construction projects. By combining the information from the coutners with a Level Of Service calculation model, we properly design trails to meet the usage need of our community."
23 of the city's 80 developed parks can be accessed by using the trail system.
In 2017, trail counters registered more than 1,003,000 counts on the trail system. Of all the users on the trail system, 55 percent are cyclists, compared to 45 percent who are pedestrians.
Spencer Park was the most popular section of the trail. Total counts at Spencer Park exceeded 268,000, with approximately 100,000 of them being cyclists.
To receive updates on Parks and Recreation activities, visit www.facebook.com/siouxfallsparks or www.twitter.com/siouxfallsparks. More information, including a downloadable copy of the current Activities Guide, can be found at www.siouxfalls.org/parks or call 605-367-8222.