Spicycles Cycling Planning

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Planning for Cycling

City of Ploiesti BicycleThe Spicycles Team met at November 29 & 30, 2007 in Ploiesti Romania, for a Workshopon Planning for Cycling and for a Project Management Group meeting.

In this Newsletter Spicycles reports the results of the Workshop on Planning for Cycling

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Planning for Cycling

What is it all about?

This is how the cities formulate what they intend to achieve by Planning for Cycling.

Improve the cycling infrastructure development and planning. Strengthening the planning capacities, improving the institutional co-operation,

improving the quality of services for parking infrastructure as well as forintegration of cycling and bike sharing into public transport.

Tackle the issue of encouraging cycling by integrating cycling planning in thebroader framework of spatial and transport planning and accordingly provideadequate infrastructure for deployment.

Design and development of the full range of technical and administrativeactivities required by the elaboration, submission, approval and adoption of theMunicipal Cycling Action Plan;

Preliminary and final elaboration of a study for the improvement and equipment

of cycling paths leading to public transport exchange nodes;

Coordination and supervision of detailed traffic planning for what concernscycling.

Development of properly equipped PT exchange nodes.

Promoting the use of bicycles for the initial part of commuting (home PTnodes)

Design and development of capillary cycling network capable of connecting allmajor districts and all suburban areas.

Implementation of a programme of counts, including automatic cycle counters soas to develop a systematic monitoring of cycle use.

Euronews has made a nice overview of the reasons why cities want to plan for cycling.

They focus on Bucharest, Bolzano and Bromley. In this reportage an overview of the

reasons for cycling planning are well summed up. Have a look and be inspired.Please be aware of the LONG BUFFERING TIME of this movie.
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Overview of actions for cycling planning in the Spicycles CitiesAction for planning for cycling Barcelona

Develop and gain consensus onCycling Master Plan

Creation of bike sharing in the city Development cycling network Development and implementation

of cycle use monitoring programmemeasures considering bicycles

Stationing and Parking of BicyclesPlan

Program against theft- Protectionof bicycles against robberies

Action for planning for cycling Berlin Improve inter-modality between

public transport and bicycletransport

Decrease bicycle-related accidents Ensure appropriate financing

approach Improve bicycle network Extend and innovate the bike

sharing system

Action for planning for cycling Bucharest Planning cycling network by

origin-destination matrix (worktrips)

Studying access with bicycles to theleisure points

Analysing the parking needs (inter-

modal nodes, shopping centres,home)

Intercepting associations initiatives Analysing the possibility for bike

rent and share developing

Action for planning for cycling Ploiesti Planning of a real network without

interruptions To implement cycling facilities in

the central area To create areas with priority for

cyclists

Promoting campaigns by all mediachannels

Action for planning for cycling Gteborg Increasing the attractiveness of the

Cycling network encouragingpeople to use the existing Cyclelanes by providing good services

and facilities (air-filling stations,service-stations, information etc.) To establish a modern cycle centre

at the central station offering: bikesharing, parking, repairs, airstations, cycle information, etc.

Action for planning for cycling Rome Creation of the Office of the Bicycle

to plan, implement and maintaininfrastructures and services forcycling

Development of main and localcycling networks Development of inter-modality

bicycles public transport by:parking in the interchanges nodes,routes to nodes, transport onboard, bike sharing


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Barcelona plans: implementing a series of measures coordinated by the Cycling Master Plan.

The objective is focussed on the implementation of a programme of counts, includingautomatic cycle counters so as to develop a systematic monitoring of cycle use.Intelligence about the intensity of cycle traffic is required to determine which parts of thecycling network are being heavily used, which parts are underused, and to hencefacilitate the design of connecting sections to improve overall traffic and network servicelevels.

Implementation descriptionThe roadside monitoring system comprises a pneumatic counter plus a microprocessorunit that can be interrogated by a PDA:

These devices were initially installed at two locations with a view to validating the countaccuracy for configurations of cycle lanes segregated from and within the carriageway ofcirculating traffic. A programme of counting was then established combining therotation of automatic counter equipment and manual counts for 34 locations withsampling reflecting route class and allowing for seasonal variations.

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The Municipality hasproduced a first view ofcycle usage during 2006.Compared to manualcounts conducted in2003, cycling is up 40%.Comparisons using thesame method willcompare growthbetween 2006 and 2007.

In parallel to the monitoring programme development, during the first half of 2006, theCitys Master Plan for Cycling was approved. This, plus the celebration of the 1st CatalanCycling Congress, gave impetus to an initiative to implement the Bicing public cyclerenting scheme. Whilst this measure had not been foreseen as part of SPICYCLES, itsimplementation has accelerated the planning of connectors and extensions to thestrategic cycle route network.

In order to provide contiguous routes accessing the 400 public cycle stations (6,000 bikesto be operational by summer 08), 28kms of new cycle lanes have been planned during1997 for implementation in 2008. These are new axes and connectors (discontinuouslines on map) that combine with 30 (km/h) zones (lilac areas to be implemented up to

2009) to provide an improved and balanced service level capable of handling highercycle flows in central Barcelona.


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Furthermore, a total of 3,174 cycle parking spaces were installed during 2006, and afurther 6,304 spaces in 2007 bringing the total to 14,000 spaces.

ResultsBarcelona Municipality is implementing a series of measures coordinated by the CyclingMaster Plan, with increased investments in a public bike service paid with revenuesfrom the OSMOSE prize-winning parking management scheme. This coordinated actionincludes feedback from monitoring systems which suggest that the project target ofincreasing the cycle modal split by +0.5% will be surpassed.

Project ParticipantsInitiator: Barcelona Municipality, Safety & Mobility DepartmentTechnical support: BSM, DOYMO, Beltran & Co.AltranDSD

Additional informationFor further information on this subject, contact: [email protected]

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Berlin plans: A second Level Bicycle Route Network Bicycle Parking Infrastructure Public transport integration concept for bike sharing Steering group

Second level bicycles route networkIn everyday life bicycles are used primarily for short distances. Neverthelessinfrastructure planning focused long distance travels in the past. This project exclusivelyaddresses cycling in the neighbourhood.

The pilot borough Pankow in Berlinwas chosen to demonstrate how to plana neighbourhood cycle network thatadds to the citywide bicycle grid ofBerlin. The process, the method and thecycle network plan itself compose to anew guideline for planners. Theguideline will be presented at acitywide workshop in April 2008 inorder to make it know to relevantstakeholders.

The development of the pilot plan wasclosely accompanied by experts and thepublic. At the beginning of the projectthe approach was communicated incitywide workshops addressing mainlyexperts. Additionally inhabitants of theborough Pankow were invited twotimes to discuss the approach and theproduct, i.e. the plan. The response was

good and so far reactions are withoutexception positive.

Picture 1: Second level bicycle network borough Pankow in Berlin; source: Spath+Nagel


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Bicycle parking infrastructureEvery trip starts and ends at home. The decision for the bike will be made when theaccess to the bike is easy and comfortable. Similarly the ease of use at the destination(e.g. shops) influences the choice of means of transport.

The provision of sufficient bicycle parking infrastructure in public places is a local task(i.e. borough). But bicycle parking infrastructure in private places has to be provided byproprietor. For todays demand the number and the quality of bicycle parkinginfrastructure in public as well as on private allotments is unsatisfactory. In order to

change that current state a guideline on bicycle parking has been developed in the Berlinproject.

Picture 2: Guideline on bicycle parking in Berlin Picture 3: Flyer on movable racksSource: Senat Department for urban development

The objective to develop a guideline on bicycle parking infrastructure was presented at apublic workshop and raised stakeholders awareness to the topic. Actions/measures toimprove parking situations at different places were discussed with relevant people.These talks became the basis for proposals summarised in the guideline. The guideline


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for bicycle parking in Berlin lists the most current legal requirements, prioritises types ofracks and numerates suppliers. It will be printed in February 2008, presented in anothercitywide workshop together with political representatives and distributed widelyamongst the stakeholders.

Public transport integration concept for bike sharingSo far bike sharing is still treated as an isolated service generally and in Berlin too. Theintegration of means of mass transportation (e.g. metro, tram, and bus) and individualbicycle services could lift up public transport to a new level. While different means of

public transport can be used with one ticket and tariff, bike sharing (Call a Bike andother providers) is organised as a completely separated service. That means using publictransport and Call a Bike today one has to buy two separate tickets and be informedabout two tariffs. In order to overcome the system barriers talks among DB Rent, as thebike sharing provider, and the public transport providers took place.

Steering groupFor a better coordination and an efficient/contemporary appliance of the Spicyclesactivities in Berlin a steering group was installed. Stakeholders of the Senat, theboroughs, representatives of all project partners involved met regularly to discuss thenext steps.

Additional informationFor further information on this subject, contact: [email protected]
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Bucharest plans to:Improve the cycling infrastructure development and planning.

Specifically, the work will entail:

- Carry out a technical study to identify the Bucharests biking conditions (lanes,signaling, parking racks, potential bike & ride areas, a further integration of thepublic and bike transport, etc);

- Better signalisation and more information about the positive aspects of improvedbike infrastructure will result out of this assessment;

- Analysis on the opportunity to create a biking lane network correlated with themajor PT corridors and other major traffic projects (i.e. the city centre area whereaccess restrictions have been applied);

- Study to determine ways to adapt PT vehicles for bike transport;- Guide for improving the byke conditions in the city, as a decision tool for local

decision makers.

Biking conditionsThe study will analyse in a new and comprehensive manner the technical potential ofbicycle within city.Moreover, analyzing the opportunity for creating a biking lane network in correlationwith the main public transport corridors, as well as with other City major projects(access restriction in central area, development of the leisure area, etc.) will be anothernew aspect of research. As a public transport operator, RATB will also study thepossibilities to adapt PT vehicles and stations/stops for bikes. This study will come aswell as natural continuation of the analyze describing above by investigate thepossibility for bikers to use public transport where a dedicated infrastructure for bikerscannot be build.


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Preliminary results

The preliminary results revealed that the reasons for not using more the bicycleare: safety in traffic, lack of the dedicated lines and parking facilities, trafficpollution and theft concerned - more than 50%.

The average distance travelled by bike users is between 2 - 5 km.

The questionnaire results shown that 43% of the bike users do not use anyprotection equipment and 21% use only bike reflecting equipment, 25,6% of thembeing involved in traffic incidents.

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Relative to the bicycle lane types the answers were in favour of kerbside cyclelane 70%, being considered as well contra-flow cycle lane, marked shared pathalong pavement and path within the parks.

Beside this, more than 50% interviewees would use public transport if they haveracks at the stops/stations as well as on board bike transportation facilities. The

answers showed a big potential for bike sharing, 47% being in favour of thesystem introduction.

The study which will be developed based on this quantitative research will offerthe support for the future planning for cycling in the Bucharest. During thisperiod the Municipality announced few projects which support the cyclingdevelopment in Bucharest. These projects are focused on cycling infrastructuredevelopment, as the demand for cycling seems to be more and more visible.

Additional informationFor further information on this subject, contact: Liliana Andrei [email protected] Culea [email protected]

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Gteborg plans to: Tackle the issue of encouraging cycling by integrating cycling planning in the

broader framework of spatial and transport planning and accordingly provideadequate infrastructure for deployment

Develop Bicycle highways; Develop a Cycle centre.

Bicycle highways

Bicycle highways are lanes which will have a higher standard regarding road-section,horizontal alignment, maintenance, orientation, traffic-lights, separation and flow. Theywill also be improved by providing extra services and excellent facilities, like air-fillingstations, service-stations and information. The purpose of developing the cyclinginfrastructure has previously been to secure the traffic safety. The purpose of developingthe cycling infrastructure in form of bicycle highways is different where the focus nowis not only on safety, but also on increasing the accessibility and attractiveness of thecycling network and thereby encouraging people to use the existing cycle lanes. Ofcourse, this should be done without reducing any aspect of traffic safety. Four existinghighly frequented cycle lanes will be promoted and marketed as bicycle highwayswhich are improved by providing good services and facilities, such as air-filling stations,service-stations and information. These lanes will also have a higher standard regardingroad-section, horizontal alignment, maintenance, orientation, traffic lightening,separation and flow.


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Cycle centreA modern cycle centre is planned to be established at the already existing travel centre atthe central station as a complement to the rent-a-bike system within WP 3. It should bemanned and thus offer the possibility to safely lock bicycles during night time as well asdaytime. The centre should also provide a variety of services for the inhabitants and thetourists such as possibilities to rent bikes, repairs, air stations and cycle information.Concerning the already existing travel centre, located at the central station, buses(regional and local), trains, and car parking are available, but there is no focus on cyclingtoday. The plan is to establish a modern cycle centre at the central station. This will also

be a complement to the rent-a-bike system within WP 3. The cycle centre should bemanned and thus offer the possibility to safely lock bicycles during night time as well asdaytime. The centre should also provide a variety of services for the inhabitants and thetourists such as possibilities to rent bikes, repairs, air stations and cycle information.

Additional informationFor further information on this subject, contact: [email protected]@[email protected]
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Ploiesti plans to: Introducing cycling in the Ploiesti Master Plan of Public Transport; Implementing cycling in the planning of urban development (extending the bike

lanes on Republicii Boulevard and Postei Street); Introducing cycling in transport programmes. Periodical meetings with stakeholders: Ploiesti Municipality, RATP - the local

company of public transport, ADPP - Public and Private Field Department, Local

Traffic Police and Community Police;

This will result in: Expanding the envisaged 14 kilometres of cycling routes within SUCCESS Project

in other areas; Creating a real network without interruptions; Improving safety, quality of urban life; Reducing pollution and promoting a healthy urban manner of life; Improving urban image and protect urban landscape; Introducing the cycling in the traffic Ploiesti Master Plan of Public Transport; Implementing the cycling in the planning of urban development;


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Within Spicycles, Ploiesti has an ambitious goal in convincing people to choose thebicycle as a transport mode in continuing the first steps make by SUCCESS CIVITAS IIin order to get a healthier urban environment and healthier citizens:

create the first real cycling and walking space, with facilities designed andimproved;

build 14.85 km of cycling lanes build 430 km of walking streets improve the accessibility to urban core for metropolitan area community.

The principal purpose of the measure is to increase the involvement of the principalstakeholders in cycling implementation. It is one of the most important measures of theproject because its necessary to synchronise the decisions and measures which must betaken by the authorities and investors.

Romanian contextPloiesti involvement in SPICYCLES will be an innovation in Romanian context,representative for medium sized cities, located in ex-communist states and in the Southpart of Europe, with a special attention on:

the cycling facilities in the central area (subject to an access control policy), other areas in which cyclists can be given higher priority. the know-how transfer from other partners of SPICYCLES to Ploiesti setting up of a Public Private Partnership in cycling and infrastructure

defining and adopting measures in order to integrate the cycling as a dailymean of transport;


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identifying the minimum conditions to be taken for citizens so that cyclingbecomes a viable transport option;

identifying other types of services or accessories that could be offered in the sametime with bike-sharing;

establishing and applying the specific local traffic rules in order to offer thefacilities for cyclists and pedestrians.

Mobility

Lack of thefunds

Competition

Migration

Changes indensity

Goods andservices

Pressure onthe budget

Investorsinvolvement

New valuesand symbols

Newtechnologies

A new development strategy

Focused actions

Introducing the cycling in the Ploiesti Master Plan of Public Transport; Implementing the cycling in the planning of urban development (extending the

bike lanes on Republicii Boulevard and Postei Street); Introducing the cycling in transport programmes. Periodical meetings with stakeholders: Ploiesti Municipality, RATP - the local

company of public transport, ADPP - Public and Private Field Department, LocalTraffic Police and Community Police;

Additional informationFor further information on this subject, contact: Milena Perpelea [email protected]
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Rome plans to: Design a NETWORK OF LOCAL CYCLING LANES to be connected to the

MAIN ARTERIES, switch nodes, green zones and the main centrality, with thecooperation of the technical offices of the 19 Districts and cyclist associations.

Design and development of the full range of technical and administrativeactivities required by the elaboration, submission, approval and adoption of theMunicipal Cycling Action Plan (Piano Quadro della Ciclabilit);

Preliminary and final elaboration of a study for the improvement and

equipment of cycling paths leading to public transport exchange nodes;

Coordination and supervision of detailed traffic planning for what concernscycling.

Development of properly equipped PT exchange nodes.

Promoting the use of bicycles for the initial part of commuting (home PTnodes)

Design and development of capillary cycling network capable of connecting allmajor districts (total of 19) and all suburban areas.

CITY COUNCILCity Cycling Action Plan

PIANO QUADRO della CICLABILITA

Central Department (urbanistic,environment, mobility)

19 Local Districts Municipal police Cyclist associations

LOCAL CYCLINGNETWORK

Bike-sharing Transport on board Equipping in the nodes Mobility management Communication

SERVICE and POLITICS(intermodality)

MAIN CYCLINGNETWORK

Municipal Councils

ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTIMENTCYCLING OFFICE


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Implementation:

Design and development of new km of bicycle lanes (around 100 km more).

Design a capillary local network of bicycles lanes that connects all the 19Municipi (districts) at the main lanes.

Bike-sharing service. It will start with a pilot of 250 bikes and then by mid-2008have a public tender for service and rolling stock: 20.000 bikes.

Implementation of parking switches (31 interchange nodes in use) and racks(450 parking).

Complete the intermodal nodes in peripheral areas.

Design the new map of cycle and pedestrian network (Roma a pedali).

Extend and strengthen the two existing metro lines and construction a new lineC.


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Encourage cycling:Rome offers 116 km of bicycle/pedestrian lanes and 115 km in the green areas andparks.The use of bicycles will be encouraged by creating cycling and/or cycle-cum-pedestrianlanes and by providing areas with cycle racks for secured bicycle parking. Upon theirarrival, users who choose the cycle + LPT mode will find a pick-up and drop-off rentalsystem to reach their final destination; for those who choose against the switch(estimated to be a minority), specific cycle carriage facilities will be developed.

Main requirementsThe main requirements for the selection have been:

To reduce as much as possible the distance between the parking areas for thebicycles and the access to the systems of transport of the node (subway, railwaylines). Sheltering in closed and attended areas, with personnel who, even if notresponsible for the parked bicycles, still represents an element to prevent possible

thefts. Problems related to safety: bicycle racks have been tested to check whetherparked bicycles do not represent hindrance to the existing way out.

Additional informationFor further information on this subject, contact: [email protected]@comune.roma.it


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SupportingAgencies

Rome,Dipartimento X, PoliticheAmbientali ed AgricoleItaly

DB Rent GmbH,Germany

Berlin,Senate Department forUrban Development(SenStadt),Germany

Goudappel CoffengBV,The Netherlands

Ploiesti,City Hall (PMP),Romania

CPI Progetti S.P.A.,Italy

Bucharest,Regia Autonoma de

Transport Bucuresti(RATB),Romania

Velo Mondial,The Netherlands/

England

Barcelona,Barcelona Municipality(BCN),Spain

University of Rome"La Sapienza" DITS,Italy

Gteborg,Traffic and PublicTransport AuthoritySweden

ATAC(Agenzia per i TrasportiAutoferrotranviari delComune di Roma),

Italy

Coordinator:

ISIS(Istituto di Studi perl'Integrazione deiSistemi),Italy

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