Keywords: Entry points of cities, traffic flows, policymaking, GIS, Eindhoven
This report presents the development of an easy-to-use method based on openly available data to
examine the traffic flow at entry points of a city. The study aims to address the limited knowledge
regarding the number and characteristics of (car) trips using different entry points of a city by
proposing a method consisting of five steps: filtering, mapping, routing, visualizing, and validating. The
data set used for the method relies on national travel surveys, which are openly available in various
countries. A case study conducted on the city of Eindhoven, the Netherlands, is used to assess the
method’s performance. While some challenges were encountered, the method can provide valuable
insights into entry point usage relatively easily. Recommendations for future studies include
developing a user-friendly tool and addressing data aggregation. The research enhances
understanding of entry points and offers valuable information for policymaking and infrastructure
planning. The ease of use should enable various parties to use the method.