There are two datasets available on cycling in Helsinki: hourly and annual
Hourly dataset
Helsinki cyclist counts per hour from the beginning of 2014. The number of cyclists is calculated automatically at 16 different counting points. The coordinates of the counters are indicative (coordinate system ETRS-GK25). The dataset is updated twice a year.
In the 2016 data, both sides of the Kulosaari bridge are combined in the Kulosaaren silta et. column.
There have been interruptions in data collection at the following points:
- Kaisaniemi 19.12.2021–30.6.2022
- Kulosaaren silta pohjoispuoli 14.3.2022–30.6.2022
- Munkkiniemi silta eteläpuoli 18.5.2022–30.6.2022
- Ratapihantie 19.7.–15.9.2022
- Lauttasaaren silta etelä- ja pohjoispuoli 30.6.–9.7.2022 and from 20.9.2022 onwards
Annual dataset
This dataset contains results from sample-based bicycle traffic counts conducted in Helsinki from 2016 onwards. Most of the counts have been conducted manually on a weekday during the first half of June between 7:00 and 19:00. Some counts have been carried out at other times using different methods.
Some locations are monitored regularly, while others are counted as needed. Automatic counting stations have been used to scale up short-term manual counts. If a location has multiple counts in a year, each count is shown as a separate entry in the data.
The data coverage may vary between locations and years. Missing values are marked as NULL.
Attribute explanations (annual dataset)
- Vuosi: The year the count was conducted
- Paikka: The location of the counting point (address or other description)
- Laskenta: Number of cyclists during the counting period. Typically conducted on weekdays in June between 7:00 and 19:00, unless otherwise noted
- Vuorokausi: Estimated total for the full 24-hour day, based on coefficients derived from automatic counting points
- Kesäkuun arkipäivä ka: Average number of cyclists during weekdays (Mon–Fri, excluding Midsummer week) in June, calculated using coefficients from automatic counters
- Huippuvrk: Estimated traffic volume for a peak weekday with good weather. Based on the average of the five highest weekday counts from May to August using automatic counters
- Lisätieto: Any additional notes regarding the count result
- Päivämäärä: The date when the count was conducted
- Pisteluokka: Classification of the counting point: Niemenraja (city boundary), kantakaupunginraja (inner city boundary), muu vakiopiste (other regular point), or laskentatoivepiste (on-demand point). All except "laskentatoivepiste" are monitored regularly