ACTION PLAN FOR IMPROVING THE SAFETY OF CYCLISTS
Road accidents involving cyclists are a particular problem in Denmark and led to the formulation of an action plan comprising 19 measures to improve cyclist safety. Details are given of the main causes of accidents. Infrastructure improvements to be carried out to help prevent such accidents include a) road markings at intersections and T-junctions, b) advanced stop lines at traffic signals, c) the establishment of cycle lanes and cycle paths, d) new markings around bus stops and e) improved visibility at junctions. Other measures include tighter standards for bicycle lamps, reflectors and brakes, campaigns for the use of safe bicycles and helmets, and campaigns to aimed at influencing cycling and driving behaviour. For the covering abstract see IRRD 875078.
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Corporate Authors:
PTRC Education and Research Services Limited
Glenthorne House, Hammersmith Grove
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Authors:
- Nielsen, M A
- BERNHOFT, I M
- Publication Date: 1995
Language
- English
Media Info
- Pagination: p. 257-70
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Serial:
- TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ROAD SAFETY. PROCEEDINGS OF SEMINAR G HELD AT THE 23RD PTRC EUROPEAN TRANSPORT FORUM, UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK, SEPTEMBER 11-15 1995. VOLUME P394
- Publisher: PTRC Education and Research Services Limited
- ISSN: 0952-3103
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Behavior; Bikeways; Bus stops; Conferences; Crashes; Cyclists; Drivers; Helmets; Intersections; Prevention; Protective clothing; Road markings; Safety
- Geographic Terms: Denmark
- ITRD Terms: 1643: Accident; 1661: Accident prevention; 9001: Behaviour; 562: Carriageway marking; 8525: Conference; 1687: Crash helmet; 2722: Cycle track; 1742: Cyclist; 8028: Denmark; 1772: Driver; 455: Junction
- Subject Areas: Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Terminals and Facilities;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00719775
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
- ISBN: 0-86050-284-8
- Files: ITRD
- Created Date: Apr 26 1996 12:00AM