1. WEBINAR
Provisions for cyclists in Ústí nad Labem
06/06/2012
Katerina Oktabcova, Ústí nad Labem Municipality

2. Background & Objectives
Currently, Ústí nad Labem has very little road space dedicated to cycling and very low amount of cyclists.
Objectives
Improve conditions for cycling in the city
Provide complex information about cycling opportunities, services and points of interest (website)
Improve cycling infrastructure and provided services (feasibility study)
Utilise results of the cycle policy audit performed in the city and implement recommended actions (BYPAD)
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3. Challenges
Difficult elevation profile of the city – river basin surrounded by hills
Insufficient cycling infrastructure
City cycle routes lead through motor traffic roads
No dedicated lanes, no priority for cyclists
One separated cycle route along the Elbe river
Low budget for cycle transport improvements
Requires soft measures and assigning priorities to actions for cycle transport improvements
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4. Implementation
Comprehensive web portal for cyclists in the Ústí nad Labem put into operation -
Major cycle route connecting the international cycle routes in the territory and leading through Ústí nad Labem was proposed.
Individual steps towards cycle transport improvements in the form of an Action Plan were incorporated into the SUTP for Ústí nad Labem.
Training of school children in safe cycling and traffic rules.
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5. Results
Website promoted and accepted by local cyclists as a useful tool.
All 4th graders in the city participate in traffic training encouraging cycling.
Required future actions
Implement the Action Plan for cycle transport improvements of the SUTP
Implement the solution proposed within the feasibility study connecting the international cycle routes in the territory
Implement recommendations of the BYPAD to improve cycling policy in the city and repeat the audit periodically
Continuously update and improve the web portal for cyclists
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6. Conclusion
Usti nad Labem presents considerable potential for cycle transport development.
Numerous points of interests in the Usti region
City surrounded by natural trials
City located between two major cycle routes of international importance
The city requires continuous long-term efforts to encourage greater take-up of cycling in its territory, not only as a leisure activity, but also as a sustainable mode of transport.
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7. Thank you Katerina Oktabcova
Local Dissemination Manager and Measure Leader
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