WEBINAR

Provisions for cyclists:

Expanding the cycling horizon

6 June 2012

Debbie Reed, Brighton & Hove City Council

Expanding the Cycling Horizon

Cycling in Brighton & Hove

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Where did we start?

• Cycling Demonstration Town (2005 – 2008)

• Cycling Town (2008 – 2011)

Invested in:

• cycling infrastructure

• sustainable transport promotion

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Cycling infrastructure

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What did we do?

Improved / upgraded key routes by:

• Widening

• Resurfacing

• Improving permeability (‘missing links’)

• Introducing Advanced Stop Lines (ASL’s) at junctions

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Cycling infrastructure

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Cycling infrastructure cont….

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• Improving ‘end of journey’ facilities by providing cycle parking facilities

• Introduced Pedal Cycle Parking Places (PCPP’s) on the carriageway.

• Introduced or converted pedestrian-only crossings to toucan crossings

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Cycling infrastructure

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So how did we expand on this?

• Implementing high quality cycling improvement schemes

• Introducing segregated cycle routes

• Cycle Signage (timed signs)

• Cycle improvements to signalised junctions including ASL’s, cycle demand phases, toucans

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Smarter Choices

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Promoting the use of sustainable transport

• Events / JourneyOn

• Workplace engagement

• Neighbourhood engagement

• Cycle rides & maintenance

• Increasing bike availability

• Cycle training for school children

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Results

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Sharing Knowledge

• Shared experiences with other cities

• Formed a knowledge bank; and a

• Lessons learnt tool kit

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Moving Forward

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What now?Further investment into cycling infrastructure & sustainable transport promotion, through:

• Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF)

• Continue the cycling infrastructure program

• Continue enhancing the permeability of routes

• Aspirations: Cycle park, ‘Dutch Style’

• Continue promoting cycling as a form of travel

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Thank you

Debbie Reed

Brighton & Hove City Council

debbie.reed@brighton-hove.gov.uk