BASES FOR THE DESIGN OF GRADIENTS FOR BICYCLE TRAFFIC

GRONDSLAGEN VOOR HET ONTWERPEN VAN HELLINGEN TEN BEHOEVE VAN HET FIETSVERKEER

Specifications which exist for the design of gradients for cyclists date from the forties and are based on rather subjective assumptions. Today's knowledge of physiology and mechanics makes it possible to give a scientific base to the design standards. In this report particular emphasis is laid on the gradient in a cycle track. Behaviour models of the speed of cyclists on gradients are factors for determining further details. (TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  Gelderland Provincie

  Dienst Wegen, Verkeer en Grandzaken, Markt 11
  Arnhem,   Netherlands 
• Authors:
  • Nav Laarhoven, AJM
• Publication Date: 1984-6

Language

• Dutch

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 79 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Behavior; Bikeways; Design; Design standards; Drivers; Force; Highway grades; Mathematical models; Mechanics; Physiological aspects; Physiology; Slopes; Specifications; Speed
• Uncontrolled Terms: Modifications
• Geographic Terms: Netherlands
• ITRD Terms: 2722: Cycle track; 9011: Design (overall design); 5421: Force; 2806: Gradient; 9048: Modification; 8078: Netherlands; 2062: Physiology; 177: Specifications
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00396169
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Institute for Road Safety Research, SWOV
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 31 1986 12:00AM