Saguenay Bicycle Network with Surface and Path Type Codes

A 2026-updated dataset documents the bicycle network in the city of Saguenay, Québec. It includes categorical codes for road surface types (Asphalt, Wood, Concrete, Gravel, Stone screen, Other) and bicycle path types (Designated roadway, Asphalted shoulder, Bicycle lane, Street bike path, Bike path on own site, Sidewalk bike path, Multi-use trail, Ferry). The data is provided by the Government and Municipalities of Québec.

Use Cases

• Map bicycle path type codes to analyze the distribution of infrastructure like Multi-use trails versus Designated roadways.
• Assess surface material codes (Asphalt, Gravel, Concrete) to plan maintenance or evaluate cycling comfort.
• Identify segments classified as Bike path on own site that may include Multi-use trail sections for network accuracy checks.
• Spatially join path locations with other urban datasets using geographic file formats like GEOJSON and SHP.

Strengths

• Includes detailed categorical codes for 7 distinct bicycle path types and 6 road surface materials.
• Data is updated as of March 2026, indicating recent maintenance.
• Available in multiple machine-readable formats including CSV, GEOJSON, and SHP for flexibility.

Limitations

• The raw description notes automated translation of metadata, which may introduce terminology inconsistencies.
• Sample data and row/column counts are unavailable, preventing assessment of dataset scale and structure.
• A note indicates potential classification overlap between 'Bike path on own site' and 'Multi-use trail' sections.

Provenance

Source

Government and Municipalities of Québec

Collection Method

Municipal data collection, likely from urban planning or transportation departments.

Time Range

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Freshness

2026-03-25

Geography

City of Saguenay, Québec, Canada