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 22 nd October Workshop "A Fair Share of Public Space” 9
Tim Pharoah Walking and cycling together - in harmony or conflict? (an overview) Biel, Switzerland 8
More cycling, fine… but not less walking Trips 7 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 6
Cycling competes with walking, for: Mode share Street Space Also resources 5 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 layout 3.Cultural attitudes to rules /courtesy 4.Relative volumes in the space available 4
Design response? Different designs required for: City centre streets /destinations General street network Parks and trails 3
Separate or together? 1.No separation (shared space or path) 3. Physical separation (kerbs, bollards, etc.) 2. Light separation (markings, materials) Munster 2
Behavioural issues Ride safely Ride politely Always defer to pedestrians? Follow the rules? Ring your bell? Give room to pedestrians? Signal your intentions? 1
Cycle Parking Intrudes into pedestrian space Bonn 0