HOW TO
'Configure Travel Modes' refers to identifying a method of travelling to define routes and travel areas within ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and an ArcGIS Enterprise Portal. There are various models for analyzing automobile, truck, and walking behavior.
Currently, cycling is not a supported transport mode. This is because cycling is harder to model in terms of available routes. Some roads may either ban cyclists, or they may be difficult for cyclists to use safely. Alternatively, cyclists may not be able to traverse the same paths that walkers or joggers can.
To create a custom travel mode that simulates cycling activity, you must update the TravelTime::Vehicle Maximum Speed parameter. Refer to the following resources to create a travel mode in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise.
Note: To create, edit, or delete a travel mode, you must have privileges to manage the organization's utility service settings.
To determine the average cycling speed in the area of interest, update the TravelTime::Vehicle Maximum Speed (km/h) parameter to simulate bike speed, as shown in the next two images. Anecdotally, the average cycling speed is between 15-18 mph or 24-29 Km/h in the inner city, but individual observations may differ. See: ArcGIS Online: Configure travel modes
The following resource has some additional information about why cycling speed is not currently included as a transport mode. While there are indeed limitations with using Driving Time as a method for determining cycling speed, there are also limitations when using Walking Time, as there are some walking routes that are not suitable for bikes (or at least not suitable to travel at the average speed). See the Esri Community post: Custom travel mode - cycling travel time
Some recommendations to derive a suitable model for cycling time include:
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