prepared this presentation under urban transportation subject during the b.arch degree course

1. GREEN
MOBILITY
CYCLE FRIENDLY CITIES

2. BIKEWAYS

3. Separated in-roadway bikeway
Bike lanes, or cycle lanes, are on-road lanes
marked with paint dedicated to cycling and
typically excluding all motorized traffic.
A buffered bike lane is typically a lane with a
wide painted buffer to demarcate a larger gap
between the cycle lane and other traffic
Contraflow bike lanes are typically a painted lane
added to some one-way streets, to allow cycling
traffic to safely travel in the opposite direction of all
other traffic, including motorized vehicles and
bicycles.

4. Physically separated,
in-roadway
A Cycle track, also called
separated bike lane of
protected bike lane, is a
physically marked and
separated lane dedicated
for cycling that is on or
directly adjacent to the
roadway but typically
excludes all motorized
traffic with some sort of
vertical barrier

5. Bike paths
A greenway is a long, narrow piece of
land, often used for recreation and
pedestrian and bicycle user traffic, and
sometimes for streetcar, light rail or retail
uses.
A shared use path supports multiple
modes, such as walking, bicycling, inline
skating and people in wheelchairs.

6. Shared in-roadway
bikeways
 Bicycle boulevards-
low speed street which
has been optimized for
bicycle traffic &
discourage cut-through
motor vehicle traffic but
allow local motor vehicle
traffic. They are designed
to give priority to cyclists
as through-going traffic.
 Shared lane markings-
A shared lane marking is
a street marking that
indicates the preferred
lateral position for cyclists
where dedicated bike
lanes are not available.

7. Shared in-roadway bikeways
 Roadways with legal access for cycling-
Cyclists are legally allowed to travel on many
roadways in accordance with the rules of the
road for drivers of vehicles.
 Road shoulder-
A road shoulder is a reserved lane on the verge
of a roadway that is often used by bicyclists and
also serves as an emergency stopping lane for
motor vehicles.

8. Bicycle
superhighways
Denmark and the
Netherlands have
pioneered the concept of
“bicycle superhighways”.
“Service stations” with air
pumps are located at
regular intervals, and where
the route must cross streets,
handholds and running
boards are provided so
cyclists can wait without
having to put their feet on
the ground.

9. Integration with
public transit
 Expands mobility
 Increases ridership
 Encourages transit use in
lower density
neighborhoods
 Improves the “last-mile”
connection
 Can help alleviate
overcrowding

10. CYCLE TRACK
BOARDWAY
 Reduce conflicts
 Optimize street space

11. BIKE ON VEHICLES
 Expanded Catchment
 Passenger Assurance

12. Last minute
connectivity
Smart parking options
Bikes can be rented from
one lot
Can be dropped at any
other lot near by
E- payment are done on
basis of meters travelled

13. Last minute
connectivity
A collective bicycle locker
can contain a number of
bicycles. Each user pays rent
and has a key.
Staff is often supported by
partially automated
supervision.
 Camera supervision
(CCTV)and electronic access
systems allow reducing the
number of personnel and
exploitation

14. COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
 Copenhagen is world famous for its biking culture
 Now officially the first Bike City in the World
 Bicycle-friendly measures taken by the city
 Over 390 kilometers of designated bike lanes

15. COPENHAGEN,
DENMARK
 A path next to the
sidewalk separated from
the moving traffic by
parked cars and a buffer
zone for opening of car
doors

16. COPENHAGEN,
DENMARK
37 per cent of everybody
working or studying in
Copenhagen prefers the
bike
1.2 million kilometers are
covered daily by cyclists in
the city, where cycle tracks
are an integrated part of
the traffic design.

17. COPENHAGEN,
DENMARK
 Greater Copenhagen
now has a “Cycle Super
Highway” which
connects the city to the
town of Albertslund
 Amenities along the way,
like air pumps, safer
intersections, and traffic
lights timed to average
cycling speed to
minimize stopping.

18. AMSTERDAM,
NETHERLANDS
 There are over 800,000
bicycles in Amsterdam
 There are more bikes
than people.
 The relatively flat streets
often filled with bicycles
 There are plenty of
places for tourists to rent
a bicycle and start
exploring.

19. PORTLAND,
OREGON
 Cyclists can snag free
printed city and
neighborhood maps,
safety information
 There’s also a public bike
rental system that’s
considered one of the
greenest in the world
 The city offers other
amenities, too, including
bike lockers and
etiquette guides.

20. BOULDER,
COLORADO
 300 miles of bikeways
include on-street bike
lanes,
 contra-flow bike lanes,
 designated bike routes,
 multi-use paths,
 and soft-surface paths.
 There’s also a bike
registration program to
help protect bicycles
from theft.

21. MONTREAL,
CANADA
 city of Montreal has an
impressive 600 kilometers
(about 373 miles) of bike
paths
 each year the city hosts a
bike festival, welcoming
bikers of all ages and skill
levels to take a tour
around town.

22. RIO DE JANIERO,
BRAZIL
 Rio got on board with
bicycles in 1992, which is
when they first started
building bike lanes.
 Their new bike-sharing
program boasts 60
stations and 600 bicycles
distributed throughout
the city.
 Bike Rio offers monthly
passes for $2.50 U.S.

23. BARCELONA,
SPAIN
 They continue to expand
their system of bike paths
 their bike share program
is one of the most
frequently used in the
world.
 Bicycle safety is also a
huge priority: city officials
have recently instituted
measures intended to
slow car traffic.

24. BUDAPEST,
HUNGARY
 Residents of Budapest
can currently get around
town on 200 kilometers
(124 miles) of cycling
paths
 which bring riders through
the center city or in and
around its many stunning
parks.
 The city also offers a
number of guided tours.