The Open Source Software NetAScore developed by the Mobility Lab allows the automated, data-driven assessment of road network suitability for cycling and walking. Several indicators are computed for each road segment which are then combined into a joint suitability index. By the use of “mode profiles”, model parameters can be adjusted, stored, and shared. Through its openness, flexible parametrization and adaptability, NetAScore contributes to Open Science in mobility research.

Publications related to NetAScore

The following publications offer more insight into the developmnet process and the methodology used:

Werner, C., Wendel, R., Kaziyeva, D., Stutz, P., van der Meer, L., Effertz, L., Zagel, B., & Loidl, M. (2024). NetAScore: An open and extendible software for segment-scale bikeability and walkability. Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/23998083241293177

Stutz, P., Kaziyeva, D., Traun, C., Werner, C., & Loidl, M. (2024). Indicator-based assessment model for walkable road networks. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10965970

Werner, C., van der Meer, L., Kaziyeva, D., Stutz, P., Wendel, R., & Loidl, M. (2024). Bikeability of road segments: An open, adjustable and extendible model. Journal of Cycling and Micromobility Research, 2, 100040. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcmr.2024.100040