Bicycle Infrastructure Cost Calculator
Estimate construction and maintenance costs for bike lanes, protected lanes, and multi-use paths.
Inputs
Results
Construction Cost
$2,900,000.00
≈ 7 average U.S. homes
Cost Per Mile
$580,000.00
≈ 14 Teslas
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Length (miles), Type (1=Sharrow, 2=Painted, 3=Protected, 4=Path), and Intersection Treatments.
- Review Construction Cost ($) and Cost Per Mile ($).
- Use Annual Maintenance ($) to inform your decision.
- Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.
How the result changes with Length (miles)
| Length (miles) | Construction Cost | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $5,400,000.00 | $540,000.00 |
| 35 | $17,900,000.00 | $511,429.00 |
| 65 | $32,900,000.00 | $506,154.00 |
| 90 | $45,400,000.00 | $504,444.00 |
What each input means
- Length (miles)
- Total length of the bicycle facility in miles
- Type (1=Sharrow, 2=Painted, 3=Protected, 4=Path)
- Facility type affects cost significantly. Protected lanes and paths are safest.
- Intersection Treatments
- Number of intersections requiring special treatment (signals, green paint, etc.)
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input ParametersLength (miles) = 5, Type (1=Sharrow, 2=Painted, 3=Protected, 4=Path) = 3, Intersection Treatments = 10 = 3 input(s) provided
- Calculate Construction CostConstruction Cost2900000 = $2,900,000
- Calculate Cost Per Mile580000 = $580,000
- Calculate Annual MaintenanceAnnual Maintenance116000 = $116,000
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