PEDAL TO THE METAL?

Research conducted in the UK to examine the potential integration of cycling and light rapid transit (LRT) is described. The research investigated the safety implications for cyclists of LRT and LRT-related infrastructure, the advantages and disadvantages of different access arrangements for bikes on LRT vehicles, and the requirements for cycle parking at LRT stops. The research was conducted in Manchester, Sheffield, Croydon and the West Midlands. It highlighted the importance of having a range of measures for different road users in place when the first tram tracks are laid and the need to take account of cyclists when planning LRT-related road works. Research into access issues for cycles on LRT vehicles showed that major concerns were the impact on dwell times and reliability of operations, the comfort and safety of other passengers and access for passengers with disabilities. Local conditions were the most important consideration when planning cycle parking at LRT stops.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Hemming Group, Limited

  32 Vauxhall Bridge Road
  London,   United Kingdom  SW1V 2SS
• Authors:
  • MCCLINTOCK, H
  • Morris, D
• Publication Date: 2003-9-18

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 14-6
• Serial:
  • SURVEYOR
  • Volume: 190
  • Issue Number: 5747
  • Publisher: Hemming Group, Limited
  • ISSN: 0039-6303

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cyclists; Parking; Public transit; Safety; Transportation planning; Trolley cars; Urban areas
• Uncontrolled Terms: Integrated transportation systems
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• ITRD Terms: 1742: Cyclist; 1176: Integration (transport); 955: Parking; 744: Public transport; 1665: Safety; 1284: Tram; 8119: United Kingdom; 313: Urban area
• Subject Areas: Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00972020
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Apr 22 2004 12:00AM