This is a weighting that combines individual benefits with benefits for society. It is subjective, but you have to start somewhere to make a comparison.
Key takeaway: The Bike Tunnel combines the 24/7 availability of the car, the low cost of the bike, the eco-friendliness of active transport, and eliminates the seasonal limitation that drags down surface cycling in Québec (9 difficult months a year).
The criteria assessed
Each mode is rated on the following axes (the scoring grid is shown at the bottom of the table above):
- Autonomy (-5 to +5)
- 24/7 availability (-5 to +5)
- Price (-5 to +5)
- Energy independence (-1 to +1)
- Health (-3 to +3)
- Reliability (-1 to +1)
- Eco-friendliness (-1 to +1)
- Speed (-2 to +2)
- Usage limitation (-15 to +5) — heavily penalizes the 9 winter months for surface cycling
- Breakdown (-2 to +2)
- Usable without a licence (-1 to +1)
- Carrying people (0 to 5) and luggage (0 to 3)
- Shelter in case of disaster (+0.25)
- Eases road congestion (0 to 5)