This document provides an overview of a training package for local authorities on designing cycling infrastructure. The training covers key principles of cycling infrastructure design from manuals like Cycling by Design. Trainees learn about setting route objectives, on-road and off-road design options, contra-flow lanes, and signing routes. The training includes workshops reviewing sample street design challenges and a site visit to review an existing cycling route against the principles discussed. The goal is for trainees to understand how to apply design principles and manuals to specific projects in their local authorities.
7. LEARNING OUTCOMES
Be aware of and be able to:
Reference Design
Manuals
Set Route Objectives
Review On/Off Road
Review Contra
Flow/Lanes
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8. LEARNING OUTCOMES
Be aware of and be able to:
Design Principles
Set Route Objectives
Review On/Off Road
Contra Flow/Lanes
Review Signing of Routes
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10. Connect2 - Big Lottery Funded
Sustrans' Connect2 is part funded by the Big
Lottery Fund grant after the UK public voted
the scheme the winner of the People's Millions
Lottery contest on ITV1 in December 2007.
http://www.youtube.com/user/Sustra
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11. Headline Objective
•will overcome major barriers
such as roads, rivers, and
railways
•will create new bridges and
crossings linking to walking
and cycling networks in 79
communities UK-wide
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12. Usage Objective
6 million people within one mile
as many as 1 million pupils will
benefit
over a million journeys a week
potentially saving 70,000 tonnes
CO2/yr
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13. Scotland’s Involvement
4 Local Authorities
Dumfries and Galloway
South Lanarkshire
Glasgow City Council
Perth and Kinross
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18. Workshop 1 – Route Objectives – 5 minutes
You are the Local Authority
Who would you design it for?
What would be your 3 main objectives of
the project?
Using the manuals - Can you identify what
they promote as the main route
objectives?
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19. Sustrans Report – Recent Funding
http://www.sustrans.org.uk/sustrans-near-yo
In 2010 an indicative spend by recreational and touring cyclists is estimated at almost £100million.
Using the World Health Organisation’s Health Economy Assessment Tool (HEAT) it is estimated that in
2010 the Network contributed £60million in health benefits.
Cost to benefit ratios based on STAG appraisal range from 1.4:1 to 12.7:1.
LOCAL BENEFIT
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20. Workshop 1 – Actual Route Objectives
1.Remove Physical Barrier
2.Segregated Facility
3.Quality Infrastructure –
Central Station – Destination
4.Deprived Area
5.Active Travel and Route
Connections
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21. HIERARCHY OF USERS
Pedestrians and those with impaired mobility
Cyclists
Public transport users (including taxis)
Goods and service deliveries
Car borne shoppers
Car borne commuters and visitors
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22. TYPES OF CYCLISTS TO DESIGN FOR
Skill Level
• Novice;
• Intermediate; and
• Experienced.
(Based on CBD 2010)
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23. Journeys completed by Cyclists
Neighbourhood
Commuting
School
Day Trips
Touring
Sports
(Based on CBD 2010)
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26. Workshop 1 – Actual Route Objectives
1.Remove Physical Barrier
2.Segregated Facility
3.Quality Infrastructure –
Central Station – Destination
4.Deprived Area
5.Active Travel and Route
Connections
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27. Existing Route - Characteristics
Town Centre
Grid Plan
Main East / West Links
Origin / Destination
Route set by Bridge and Station
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28. Workshop - On Road Design
Waterloo Street
One Way Street – Towards M8
3 Travelling Lanes – Bus
Stops/Route
North Side of Street –
Horizontal Parking
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30. Workshop – On Road Design
On Road Designs – Split into your groups
and discuss the provisions including the
width of cycle facility you would install on
Waterloo Street:
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51. Other Options
Cycling by Design
Side Road Crossing – Bend Out
There are other options but due
to it being adjacent to a trunk
road this was preferred
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58. Other Options
Main Road Crossing – Traffic
Island
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59. Crossings
Design Site Specific
One size does not fit all
Crossing Attributes
Simple
Field of Vision for All users
Decision Making
Cycling by Design
Transport for London
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60. Workshop – On/Off Road
Design
North Claremont Street
Two Way Street
2 Travelling Lanes
On Street - Horizontal Parking
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61. Workshop – On/Off Road Design
On/Off Road Design – Split into your groups
and discuss the provisions including the
width of cycle facility you would install on
North Claremont Street:
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62. Workshop – On/Off Road
Design
Berkeley Street
Two Way Street
2 Travelling Lanes
On Street - Horizontal Parking
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63. Workshop – On Road Design
On Road Designs – Split into your groups
and discuss the provisions including the
width of cycle facility you would install on
Berkeley Street:
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86. SUMMARY
This Morning - We’ve looked at:
The key principles of providing for cyclists
Use of Cycling by Design and other Manuals
On Site Solutions
Any Questions?
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89. Equality
Instead of us going on about the different users we would like to
show you the following video. We think this shows the different
users perspective and requirements.
Remember by 2025, disabled people will have the same
opportunities and choices as non-disabled people on travel
choices
http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/road/Roads-for-All-Conference-2010-vi
WCCC Conference
http://walkcycleconnect.org/downloads/2012-presentations/
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90. Site Workshop – Actual Route Objectives
1.Remove Physical Barrier
2.Segregated Facility
3.Quality Infrastructure –
Central Station – Destination
4.Deprived Area
5.Active Travel and Route
Connections
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98. LEARNING OUTCOMES
Be aware of and be able to:
Design Principles
Set Route Objectives
Review On/Off Road
Contra Flow/Lanes
Review Signing of Routes
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100. THANK YOU TO
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND
SUSTRANS
Providing training to deliver solutions
Notes de l'éditeur
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Each trainer is to complete this section for the specific training activity
These are the subjects we will be covering today
These are the subjects we will be covering today
These are the subjects we will be covering today
These are the subjects we will be covering today
Money is no issue, Scotland Obesity, You need to change behaviour 3 main objectives, modal split, European experience CBD – LTN 2/08
1. Mitigate the physical severance caused by the M8 Anderston Interchange by the creation of a traffic free route for pedestrians and cyclists travelling from Anderston and the West End into the heart of the City Centre 2. Segregating cyclists and pedestrians from traffic by creating a traffic free route to encourage lapsed cyclists, children and less confident cyclists to try cycling in what they perceive to be a safer environment 3. Significantly improving multi-modal transport interchange by delivering a quality walking and cycling route to Glasgow Central Rail Station 4. Improve access to jobs, education, leisure by low cost and sustainable travel modes for residents living in Anderston, one of the most deprived areas of the country 5. Expand and enhance the local cycle network, connecting into the quality existing routes such as The Colleges Cycle Route, the Forth & Clyde Canal and NCN 7 and provide opportunities for healthy active travel and reduce carbon emissions associated with trips under 5km between the West End and the City Centre
The wider range of disabilities and access requirements is included in the first category. Question: do you agree with this hierarchy? Question: motorcycles are not included – where do you think they might fit? There is no right model as some authorities may choose to change the order of the first three depending on such issues as topography etc
Specialist Equipment
In terms of what we are here for today we wish to design for all of the above but if we had all afternoon I would discuss how each of the trips would influence design but I only have a short time so here is have my own family review. Recently I have had to change behavior as have my family. Neighborhood - I now have Ruaridh behind me. Previously I would go to Morrison's or the Coop on road with the use of the off road on the way back. Now I use the footway to access the great NCN near my house. Commuting - Father – No longer in a job that needs a car to get between construction sites. He now cycles to work. Infrastructure has changed his route. Avoids the hills and asks for help at junctions. Schools – I am not there yet only 4 years to go Day Trips – Father in law had a triple bypass so requires to get some exercise. We again use the NCN beside us to have a leisure ride down to lochwinnoch. We need a café. Touring / Sports – Bro is over in Perth Australia so has no weather complaints but he has cycled all over Scotland MTB/Sportives/24 hour races coast to coast so will go anywhere on a bike and has commuted all his life so again does so 12 months a year.
The five core principles are set out here and explored in more detail in the following slides. They may be found in Local transport Note 02/08 DfT 2008 Note: this is almost identical to guidance contained within Cycling by Design. The order and wording is slightly different but the principles remain the same. Exercise – What do they mean?
Coherence – On your door step linking you to destinations. Easy to navigate Direct – Time saving, benefit to allow the behavior change Safety – Reduce perceived and actual risk, FEEL SAFE Comfort – Surfacing, Width etc Attractive – Fit with it surroundings
1. Mitigate the physical severance caused by the M8 Anderston Interchange by the creation of a traffic free route for pedestrians and cyclists travelling from Anderston and the West End into the heart of the City Centre 2. Segregating cyclists and pedestrians from traffic by creating a traffic free route to encourage lapsed cyclists, children and less confident cyclists to try cycling in what they perceive to be a safer environment 3. Significantly improving multi-modal transport interchange by delivering a quality walking and cycling route to Glasgow Central Rail Station 4. Improve access to jobs, education, leisure by low cost and sustainable travel modes for residents living in Anderston, one of the most deprived areas of the country 5. Expand and enhance the local cycle network, connecting into the quality existing routes such as The Colleges Cycle Route, the Forth & Clyde Canal and NCN 7 and provide opportunities for healthy active travel and reduce carbon emissions associated with trips under 5km between the West End and the City Centre
Yes or No – No sitting on the fence
Yes or No – No sitting on the fence
How do we improve on road cycling within the road of Edinburgh Discuss 20mph zones being promoted by Edinburgh. So we have highlighted the hierarchy of provision but we still require to install lanes on some of the roads within Edinburgh. In your groups can you take the following 4 roads One – Standard 7.3m wide road – no on road parking Two – New housing estate (designing streets) Three – Two lane traffic with the promotion of a bus lane Four – 9m wide road with on street parking
Maximum Width 2.5* Lanes of this width should be used where cycle flows are expected to be >150 cycles/peak hour and therefore cycles overtaking within the lane can be expected. Desirable Minimum Width 2.0* The minimum width that should be considered for a cycle lane with width for cyclists to pass each other. Absolute Minimum Width 1.5** The running width of the lane should be free from obstructions such as debris and unsafe gullies.
Optimal Width 4.6 This width allows a bus to pass a cyclist within the bus lane. A 1.5m wide advisory cycle lane may be provided within the bus lane if considered desirable. Desirable Minimum Width 4.25 Although a bus is still able to pass a cyclist within the bus lane, safe passing width is affected and this width of lane should only be provided over short distances. A 1.2m wide advisory cycle lane may be provided within the bus lane If desirable. Absolute Minimum Width 4.0** An absolute minimum width of 4.0m allows cyclists to pass stopped buses within the bus lane but may encourage unsafe overtaking of cyclists by buses, particularly where the adjacent traffic lane has queuing traffic. Limiting Width 3.0 – 3.2** The width of the bus lane to prevent overtaking within the lane itself. A bus will be required to straddle adjacent lanes
Kerb-segregated cycle lane Standard Width (m)* Comments Desirable Minimum Width 2.0 Typically operates satisfactorily for flows of up to 200 cycles per hour. The minimum width that should be considered to permit cyclists to pass each other. With-flow or contra-flow lane Absolute Minimum Width 1.5 Typically operates satisfactorily for flows of up to 100 cycles per hour. Desirable Minimum Width 3.0 Typically operates satisfactorily for two-way flows of up to 300 cycles per hour and will permit some overtaking. Two-way lane Absolute Minimum Width 2.0 The minimum width that should be considered to permit cyclists travelling in opposite directions to pass each other. Operates satisfactorily for twoway flows of up to 200 cycles per hour.
Maximum Width 2.5* Lanes of this width should be used where cycle flows are expected to be >150 cycles/peak hour and therefore cycles overtaking within the lane can be expected. Desirable Minimum Width 2.0* The minimum width that should be considered for a cycle lane with width for cyclists to pass each other. Absolute Minimum Width 1.5** The running width of the lane should be free from obstructions such as debris and unsafe gullies.
An additional aid within LTN 2/05 is the diagram which compares the cycle flows on a link with traffic speed and provides guidance on the type of facility appropriate for a given set of circumstances. This is based upon Dutch guidance originally found in the CROW manual ‘Sigh up for the bike’ but has subsequently been revised by Sustrans and in the London Cycle Network Design Manual with a simplified version set out in the LTN It should be noted that figures for traffic volumes and speed have been deliberately omitted from this diagram. This is to emphasis the fact that there is no exact correlation between these and the most appropriate facilities to employ. It is also important to remember that the first course of action must be to consider what can be done to reduce speeds and flows before referring to this diagram for guidance on what to implement (if anything). Put more simply this is not a diagram that may be used without applying thought to the process.
Just to get us back in the mood before we go onto the hierarchy of provision – question?
Thanks to Alan – So taking what the council have in place can we discuss the use of Zebra Crossings
Designing for a range of users presents challenges and guidelines are available from a number of perspectives. The
1. Mitigate the physical severance caused by the M8 Anderston Interchange by the creation of a traffic free route for pedestrians and cyclists travelling from Anderston and the West End into the heart of the City Centre 2. Segregating cyclists and pedestrians from traffic by creating a traffic free route to encourage lapsed cyclists, children and less confident cyclists to try cycling in what they perceive to be a safer environment 3. Significantly improving multi-modal transport interchange by delivering a quality walking and cycling route to Glasgow Central Rail Station 4. Improve access to jobs, education, leisure by low cost and sustainable travel modes for residents living in Anderston, one of the most deprived areas of the country 5. Expand and enhance the local cycle network, connecting into the quality existing routes such as The Colleges Cycle Route, the Forth & Clyde Canal and NCN 7 and provide opportunities for healthy active travel and reduce carbon emissions associated with trips under 5km between the West End and the City Centre
The five core principles are set out here and explored in more detail in the following slides. They may be found in Local transport Note 02/08 DfT 2008 Note: this is almost identical to guidance contained within Cycling by Design. The order and wording is slightly different but the principles remain the same. Exercise – What do they mean?
The five core principles are set out here and explored in more detail in the following slides. They may be found in Local transport Note 02/08 DfT 2008 Note: this is almost identical to guidance contained within Cycling by Design. The order and wording is slightly different but the principles remain the same. Exercise – What do they mean?