Low stress cycling in the City of Whitehorse
Traditionally, a city’s cycling network has been defined by the roads and paths designated for cycling. These routes typically feature a range of bicycle related infrastructure that has been retrofitted to the existing road network such as line marking to indicate on-road bike lanes. However, even with cycle infrastructure, these routes can still be considered unsafe by the majority of the population, particularly if they are subject to high speeds, high traffic volumes or fail to connect seamlessly with the wider network. One area which is regularly overlooked is the network of streets that have no bicycle-related improvements, yet are considered safe enough to use by virtue of having low traffic speeds and volumes. Utilising these assets can assist in the development of a comprehensive cycling network that is accessible to all. The Whitehorse Cycling Strategy 2016 has been developed based on this approach, and includes a set of guiding principles which will deliver a low stress cycle network for the municipality. This paper outlines the strategic basis for Whitehorse City Council working towards a low stress cycling environment.
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Authors:
- Child, A
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- Publication Date: 2017-8
Language
- English
Media Info
- Pagination: 10p
- Monograph Title: AITPM National Traffic and Transport Conference, 15-18 August 2017, Melbourne
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Accessibility; Bicycles; Bicycling; Bikeways; Highway safety; Local government; Policy; Safety
- Uncontrolled Terms: Road networks; Safe systems (road users); Shared use paths
- Geographic Terms: Australia; Melbourne (Australia)
- ATRI Terms: Accessibility; Bicycle network; Local government; Policy; Road safety; Shared path
- Subject Areas: Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Policy; Safety and Human Factors; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01664024
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: ARRB
- Files: ITRD, ATRI
- Created Date: Mar 22 2018 12:29PM