Technical Guide and Training for the Implementation of Best Practices Marc Jolicoeur PE
Technical Guide 1 st edition 1990 Bikeway standards committee –Transportation Ministry –Municipalities –Other public organizations –Vélo Québec
Technical Guide 1 st edition 1990 Bikeway standards committee 2 nd edition + English translation 1992 Sold in 30 countries
Technical Guide 1 st edition 1990 Bikeway standards committee 2 nd edition + English translation 1992 Sold in 30 countries 3 rd edition 2003 (2 nd English edition)
Technical Guide Content adapted to different audiences –Professionnals –Politicians –Advocates and general public
Technical Guide Content Planning Basic concepts Innovations Parking
Planning Levels –Local –Regional –National
Planning Levels Elements –Mobility –Continuity –Safety –Etc.
Planning Levels Elements Process –Identify needs –Existing conditions –Determine layout –Feasibility…
Planning Levels Elements Process Strategies –Revitalization –“Build it and they will come” –Missing links –“Road diet”
Basic Concepts Paved shoulders
Basic Concepts Paved shoulders Bike lanes
Basic Concepts Paved shoulders Bike lanes
Basic Concepts Paved shoulders Bike lanes Bidirectionnal lanes –Concept withdrawned –Bike lane = one way –On road bike path can be 2-way –Only illustration left: conflicts
Basic Concepts Paved shoulders Bike lanes Bidirectionnal lanes –Concept withdrawned –Bike lane = one way –On road bike path can be 2-way –Only illustration left: conflicts
Basic Concepts Paved shoulders Bike lanes Intersections
Innovations Traffic calming
Innovations Traffic calming
Innovations Traffic calming Bike boulevards
Innovations Traffic calming Bike boulevards Colored surfacing
Innovations Traffic calming Bike boulevards Colored surfacing Contraflow bikeways
Innovations Traffic calming Bike boulevards Colored surfacing Contraflow bikeways
Innovations Traffic calming Bike boulevards Colored surfacing Contraflow bikeways
Innovations Traffic calming Bike boulevards Colored surfacing Contraflow bikeways Modern roundabouts
Innovations Traffic calming Bike boulevards Colored surfacing Contraflow bikeways Modern roundabouts Bike boxes
Parking Needs
Parking Needs
Parking Needs Equipments –Essential functions Support Theft protection
Parking Needs Equipments –Essential functions –Useful functions Weather protection Vandalism protection
Parking Needs Equipments –Essential functions –Useful functions Weather protection Vandalism protection
Parking Needs Equipments –Essential functions –Useful functions Weather protection Vandalism protection
Standards Partnership Vélo-Québec / Transport Ministry
Standards Partnership Vélo-Québec / Transport Ministry –Road Construction Standards
Standards Partnership Vélo-Québec / Transport Ministry –Sign Standards
Training Goals Make knowledge accessible Complement the Technical Handbook
Training Content In class presentation Field trip Developped from Technical Handbook Route verte workshops Participants questions
Training Audience Engineers Planners Public health Parks and recreation Politicians Advocates
Conclusion Guide + Training = tools for best practices + better cycling environment
Merci !