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EuroVelo Network and Ukraine
Ed Lancaster, [email protected] Velo Forum, Yevpatoria, Friday 12th October 2012
ECF gratefully acknowledges financial support from the European Commission.
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Content
1. Reintroduce EuroVelo 2. Developing a route3. Minimum requirements4. Next steps
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Introduction to EuroVeloThe 14 EuroVelo routes are:
North – South Routes:1 – Atlantic Coast Route3 – Pilgrims Route5 – Via Romea Francigena7 – Sun Route9 – Baltic - Adriatic11 – East Europe Route13 – Iron Curtain Trail15 – Rhine RouteWest – East Routes:2 – Capitals Route4 – Central Europe Route6 - Atlantic – Black Sea8 – Mediterranean RouteCircuits:10 – Baltic Sea Cycle Route12 – North Sea Cycle Route
Total network: Over 70,000 km
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Definition of a EuroVelo route
New and existing routes should fulfill the following basic criteria:• Are based on existing or
planned national or regional routes;
• Involve at least 2 countries;• Are at least 1,000 km in length;• Are easy to communicate
(marketing potential); and• Have action plans in place.
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EuroVelo 4
• Central Europe Route.• Roscoff, France to Kiev,
Ukraine.• Countries involved:
France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland and Ukraine.
• Total length: approximately 4,000 km.
• Signage installed in parts of France in 2012.
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Potential impact of EuroVelo
Once the network is completed (estimated to be 2020):• It could account for 60
million cycle tourism trips.
• Generating 7 billion Euro of direct revenue per year.
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Guidance on the route development process
• Manual prepared at the end of 2011
• Defines the minimum requirements of EuroVelo routes.
• Explains the actions for route development projects.
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The principles for route selection and development
• Safety• Attractiveness• Coherence and
directness• Comfort
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Route Development Process
Initial survey to include:• Attractions.• Existing and planned
national/regional routes.
• Existing and planned services.
• Marketing and promotion.
• Organisation, awareness raising and funding opportunities.
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Prepare an Action Plan
Once a route has been agreed, then need to prepare an action plan. This should cover:
• Target groups.• Evaluation of the
planned itinerary.
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The elements of EuroVelo routes
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Route infrastructure
• National standards must be respected.• Public roads: if speed is over 30km/h there
should be maximum 2,000 motor vehicles per day. Exceptionally up to 4,000 vehicle units per day.
• Cycle lanes separated from traffic / asphalted shoulders (less than 10,000 vehicle units per day).
• If cannot meet EuroVelo standards then alternatives should be provided (routes or public transport).
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The current status
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Route infrastructure
• The surface should be suitable for use by cyclists with any type of trekking or touring bike.
• High gradients (more than 6% on longer sections; more than 10% on shorter sections) should be avoided wherever possible.
• For daily sections that include more than a 1,000m elevation, alternative solutions should be provided.
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Signage
• Complete and consistent signing according the national standards.
• Integration of EuroVelo signs.
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Public transport connections• Public transport connections at
least at every 150 km and to substitute ‘problematic’ sections.
• Regular bike transportation with adequate capacity, comfort and safety.
• Detailed, regularly updated service information and booking facilities available online
• Safe bike storage and parking capacity at public transport interchanges.
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Cycling Friendly Services
• Basic accommodation should be available at the start and end of every daily section (every 30 – 90 km).
• A range of standards available. • Food and drink (at pubs,
restaurants etc.) in the middle of every daily section (every 15 – 45 km).
• Rest areas if food and drink not provided frequently enough.
• Bike repair stations at intervals no greater than 150 km.
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• Web communication within EuroVelo.com.
• Detailed information is mandatory in national level websites, or regional as a second priority.
• Smart phone applications, audio guides and social media.
• Printed promotional leaflets, guide books, detailed maps etc.
Information and promotional tools
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Prepare an Action Plan
Once a route has been agreed, then need to prepare an action plan. This should cover:
• Target groups.• Evaluation of the planned
itinerary.• Actions (including timings and
priorities).• Estimates of costs and
resources.• Delegation of tasks.
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Next steps: realisation of the route
• Lobbying and awareness raising.• Preparation of detailed plans.• Assembly of funding.• Implementation• Maintenance and Operation. • Usage monitoring.
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EuroVelo Organisation Overview
EuroVelo Council
ECF Board
EuroVelo Management
Team
NECC/C
Project Partners
Project Partners
NECC/C
Project Partners
Project Partners
NECC/C
Project Partners
Project Partners
Project Partners
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National EuroVelo Coordination Centres and Coordinators
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Manuals and Guides
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