Belfast Cycling Infrastructure Map with Parking and Lane Data

GeoJSON files detail six types of cycling infrastructure in Belfast, including cycle parking and traffic-free routes. The Department for Infrastructure collated this first-time publication from multiple partners, including Belfast City Council and open-source mapping. Users must verify data suitability for their purpose, as DfI disclaims liability for misinterpretation.

Use Cases

• Map cycle parking availability for trip planning based on the 'Cycle parking' feature.
• Analyze the network of dedicated cycling lanes based on the 'Cycle lanes within highway' and 'On road painted' features.
• Identify safe, traffic-free routes for cyclists based on the 'Traffic free' and 'Shared use footway' features.
• Model multimodal journeys incorporating bus lanes that permit cycling based on the 'Bus lane with cycle provision' feature.

Strengths

• Data is provided in the structured, interoperable GeoJSON format.
• Information was collated from multiple authoritative sources, including local government and specialist organizations.
• Covers six distinct infrastructure categories, suggesting a multi-faceted view of the cycling network.

Limitations

• Row count and dataset size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• This is the first publication and is subject to change, indicating potential instability.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.

Provenance

Source

Department for Infrastructure (DfI), Northern Ireland, with input from Belfast City Council, Sustrans, and Belfast Harbour Commissioners.

Collection Method

Collated from departmental partners, open-source mapping, and local knowledge.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Geography

Belfast, Northern Ireland.