EVALUATION OF THE DELFT BICYCLE NETWORK. FIRST SUMMARY REPORT

The implementation of the Delft bicycle network plan, consisting of a variety of measures, has been evaluated. This evaluation was carried out as a before-and-after study into the effects of the plan on bicycle use, traffic safety and perceived cycling conditions. Separate investigations were made into general mobility, modal choice, origin and destination pattern, route choice and traffic flows. In addition to cyclists' travel behaviour, other modes of travel, in particular car drivers, were analysed. This integral summary report summarizes the findings of the various investigations and gives consistent estimates of the plan's effects. It integrates the findings using a common theoretical framework that enables an explanation of the behavioural responses. It was found that the bicycle network plan resulted in a significant increase in bicycle use and in improved cycling conditions. Car use did not increase in the study period. (a) this report is also available in a Dutch and German version.

• Corporate Authors:

  Ministry of Transport and Public Works

  P.O. Box 20901
  The Hague,   Netherlands 
• Authors:
  • Wilmink, A
  • Hartman, J B
• Publication Date: 1987-7

Language

• Undetermined

Media Info

• Pagination: 61 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Behavior; Bikeways; Cyclists; Economic efficiency; Evaluation and assessment; Mobility; Networks; Roads; Slow moving vehicles; Traffic; Transportation modes; Urban areas; Work trips
• Uncontrolled Terms: Efficiency; Road networks; Selection
• Geographic Terms: Netherlands
• Subject Areas: Economics; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00481915
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 30 1989 12:00AM