Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency
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Program Purpose
With the generous help of volunteers, NOACA conducts annual bicycle and pedestrian counts throughout Northeast Ohio in May and September. These counts are conducted to:
- Gauge regional and local levels of bicycling and walking beyond what is already available from Census data.
- Identify trends based on count data to aid the planning and design of multimodal transportation infrastructure, as well as the implementation and execution of encouragement, educational, and enforcement programs.
- Aid in the prioritization of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and planning projects.
NOACA is looking for volunteers in May!
NOACA's Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts are happening this May, and we need volunteers like YOU to make them a success! Choose your adventure with just a two-hour time commitment! Volunteers will receive a $15 gift card for participating.
The dates and times are:
- Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
Volunteer in four simple steps:
1. Choose a Location and Time
Use the sign-up sheet to select a date and time to volunteer, and view the interactive map to help choose a location,
2. Choose your gift card and sign the waiver
After you have chosen your location(s), you will be asked to digitally sign the liability waiver and pick your preferred gift card retailer.
3. Review training material
Prior to your counting day(s), you will receive additional information via e-mail including a location map, printable tally form, and additional instructions.
We also have a training presentation that you may view here: Pedestrian and Bike Counting Slides
4. Report for counting duty
When your chosen date comes, make sure to pack all your materials (pens/pencils, tally sheet/location information, a watch or cell phone to keep time, your instructions), and arrive five to ten minutes early.
Contact NOACA with questions by calling, 216-241-2414 ext. 350, or email at sschweikert@mpo.noaca.org or bikeped@mpo.noaca.org.
NOACA Bike Count Data
Previous count data can be downloaded in Excel format. Past count data from 2011 through 2018 has been summarized in this January 2020 report. The report includes analysis of overall walking and biking volumes, helmet usage, sidewalk and bicycle facility usage, and gender.
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They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below.
