1. How effective are Bicycle streets? Gert Jan Wijlhuizen
ISAAC Stimulating safe walking and cycling within a multimodal transport environment
How effective are Bicycle streets?
Gert Jan Wijlhuizen

2. Main characteristics Cycling is prioritized over motorized transport.
Low car flow and speed; no overtaking of bikes.
Relatively new, often no formal/legal traffic rules.
Applied in different countries.

3. Examples of Bicycle streets in The Netherlands

4. Mode change effects Studies in Belgium, Holland and Denmark.
A bike street can contribute to a higher share of cyclists and fewer cars, lower speeds.
Per 24h: >2000 cyclists and <1 000 cars.

5. Effects on safety and security
No bus routes or reduce heavy vehicle traffic.
Speed limit of 30 km/h instead of 50km/h: Accidents with injury declines with 25 %.
Bike streets with a relative small profile show lower car speeds.
Indications that Cyclists feel safer at bicycle streets.
The Fact Sheet gives currently over 10 references.