The Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) employs a simple five-point system to assess the quality of bikeway pavement as part of the comprehensive bicycle level of service (LOS) evaluation. Unfortunately, the ambiguous and rudimentary nature of the existing HCM Pavement Quality Index (PQI) fails to offer an objective review of bikeways across different jurisdictions. In the following analysis, first is an assessment of the PQI and bicycle LOS in the HCM. To demonstrate the impact of the pavement quality rating and the importance of a more standardized evaluation method, a sensitivity analysis is performed. An improved PQI matrix is then proposed based on a comprehensive literature synthesis. The new matrix allows for a more holistic understanding of pavement quality in a three-category framework. The proposed methodology includes specifications for the functionality, structural integrity, and maintenance of bikeways. Within each category, objective thresholds are defined, such as for potholes, cracks, and maintenance routines, to minimize any potential subjectivity.

该公路通行能力手册(HCM) 采用一个简单的五点系统来评估自行车道路面的质量，作为综合自行车服务水平 (LOS) 评估的一部分。不幸的是，现有的 HCM 路面质量指数 (PQI) 的模糊和基本性质未能提供对不同司法管辖区的自行车道的客观审查。在以下分析中，首先是对 HCM 中 PQI 和自行车 LOS 的评估。为了证明路面质量评级的影响和更标准化的评估方法的重要性，进行了敏感性分析。然后基于综合文献综合提出改进的 PQI 矩阵。新矩阵允许在三类框架中更全面地了解路面质量。提议的方法包括功能规范，结构完整性和自行车道的维护。在每个类别中，都定义了客观阈值，例如坑洼、裂缝和维护程序，以尽量减少任何潜在的主观性。