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The Vézère à Vélo Greenway connects Les Eyzies, Le Bugue, Limeuil, and Saint-Chamassy over a 23 km route, offering an ideal cycling and walking path through the historic and natural landscapes of the Périgord Noir. The broader VéloRoute Voie Verte project aims to expand this north-south connection over 60 km, linking the valley to major national routes
Kiomda provided and maintains four counting devices at key locations (Le Bugue, Les Eyzies, and Limeuil) along with a mobile unit for temporary monitoring. The anti-vandalism-protected devices collect bidirectional pedestrian and cyclist traffic data, updated twice daily on the Reports Kiomda platform.
Understanding user behavior is key to optimizing infrastructure and policymaking.
"We created a greenway that is still under development. The goal is to integrate it with the national Flow Vélo route, which is currently in the early planning stages."
Officials use the data to distinguish commuter cyclists from tourists and assess traffic variations by season.
"We analyze statistics to inform our investment strategies. For example, we track whether people use the route for commuting, not just for leisure."
Initial findings indicate that usage peaks in warm weather, with a strong tourist component.
"We see that it works well. It’s not just for tourists, but for now, that’s where the main use lies."
