Pedestrian and cyclist counters have become essential tools for local authorities and urban planners seeking to measure flows in urban and natural spaces alike. These devices enable you to collect crucial data for improving soft mobility infrastructures, optimizing the safety of the sites you manage, and planning tourist flows in a sustainable way.
Well thought-out installation of Kiomda meters guarantees not only data accuracy, but also their integration in both natural and urban environments. Here's an overview of the different methods for installing pedestrian and cyclist counters, adapted to the constraints of your indoor and outdoor sites.

1. Clamp installation

Installation with clamps is a quick and temporary method, ideal for one-off counts or short-term experiments. Fast and simple, this method requires no heavy tools or on-site work: pedestrian and cyclist counters can be fixed to existing posts (lampposts, traffic signs, Vauban barriers, etc.).

Installation steps :
1. Identify a suitable pole or support.
2. Use metal or plastic clamps to secure the meter at the recommended height (usually about 0.8m from the ground).
3. Ensure that the pedestrian and cyclist counter is stable and correctly oriented to capture the flow.

Applications: This type of installation is ideal when a pedestrian or cyclist counter needs to be moved to successive crossing points, for example to measure traffic on various sections of a cycle route. As our counters are lightweight and energy self-sufficient, clamp mounting is often chosen for measuring traffic at events such as trade fairs, concerts, running races and tourist events.

2. Installation with screws

Screw-in installation is a robust method, suitable for locations where the meter is to remain in place for a long time. In town, the meter can be firmly anchored to a wall; in open spaces, it can be fixed to a fence, tree trunk, etc.

Installation steps :
1. Identify a flat, solid surface (wall, wooden post, etc.).
2. Drill holes with a suitable drill.
3. Secure meter (with or without protective cover) with screws.

Applications: This method is preferred for long-term counting. It is ideal for reinforcing the robustness of pedestrian and cyclist counters in cities or in areas exposed to strong winds, such as coastal paths or mountain trails.

3. Installation on a sealed post (with or without concrete)

Screw-in installation is a robust method, suitable for locations where the meter is to remain in place for a long time. In town, the meter can be firmly anchored to a wall; in open spaces, it can be fixed to a fence, tree trunk, etc.

Installation steps :

  1. Dig a hole deep enough for sealing (approx. 40-60 cm).
  2. Insert the post in its base and pour concrete to hold it in place.
  3. Once the concrete is dry, screw the meter onto the pole.
  4. Alternatively, after step 1, attach metal braces to the base of the post, insert it into the hole dug in the ground, then fill it with pebbles to fix the meter without concrete, in keeping with the natural site.

Applications: This fixing method is suitable for sites where there is no existing infrastructure to fix the counters, and is often used for counting on cycle paths and shared lanes, or in natural areas, parks, hiking trails, pedestrian or cycling areas.

4. Installation in a hollow post

This method consists of integrating the pedestrian and cyclist counter directly inside a specially designed PEFC wood post, with an opening to allow counting.
More discreet, this type of mounting offers your pedestrian and cyclist counter better protection against weather and impact, and better integration into the landscape.

Installation steps :

  1. You will receive the meter already integrated in its pole.
  2. Dig a hole deep enough for sealing (approx. 40-60 cm).
  3. 3. Seal the device with or without concrete.

Applications: This type of installation is common in natural areas where landscape integration and sustainability are priorities. It is also installed along the edges of shared roads.

Conclusion

Kiomda pedestrian and cyclist counters offer a high degree of installation flexibility, enabling you to adapt them to the constraints and specifics of each site - and to move them around easily.
Whether for a temporary campaign or permanent monitoring, in the city or in a natural setting, the various fixing methods available ensure that our equipment fits in perfectly with your local context. Our team can advise you: follow the link here