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Tim Pharoah (Chairman, London)
Silke Buchberger (City of Munich, Germany)
Geert van Waeg (IFP, Belgium)
Mario Alves (IFP, Portugal)
Luka Mladenovic (City of Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Thursday 22nd October 201510.30-12.00
Workshop "A Fair Share of Public Space”
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Tim PharoahWalking and cycling together -
in harmony or conflict?(an overview)
Biel, Switzerland
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More cycling, fine…but not less walking
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Promote walking, as well as cycling
Different roles, and different street design requirements
Cycling:• Higher speed (speed difference)• Requires more space person:
- for riding safely- and for parking
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Cycling competes with walking, for:• Mode share• Street Space• Also resources
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But the main competition is with motor vehicles
Can walkers and cyclists co-exist?The answer depends on:1. Type of cyclist and speed (daily
mobility, sport, commuter in a hurry, e-bikes)
2. Traffic rules and street layout3. Cultural attitudes to rules /courtesy4. Relative volumes in the space available
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Design response?Different designs required for:• City centre streets /destinations• General street network• Parks and trails
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Separate or together? 1. No separation
(shared space or path)
3. Physical separation (kerbs, bollards, etc.)
2. Light separation (markings, materials)
Munster
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Behavioural issuesRide safely
Ride politely
Always defer to pedestrians?Follow the rules?
Ring your bell?
Give room to pedestrians?
Signal your intentions?1
Cycle ParkingIntrudes into pedestrian space
Bonn
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