Overview
In view of Dutch and Danish examples Swiss expectations regarding the quality and effect of fast bike routes are high. They are deemed to be a central and premium element for the promotion of cycling by officials, planners and lobbies alike.
The research project will bring the expectation together with the concrete spatial and juridical conditions in Switzerland. It will give answers on how to satisfactorily implement fast bike routes – especially taking into account design and planning issues and juridical questions in dense urban areas.
Design recommendations for cities and urban agglomerations that correspond with Swiss conditions need to be derived from an existing literature and current experience and finally be verified by empiric analysis. They are the basis for planning, designing and evaluating first (pilot-) projects.
The objective is to investigate design requirements for fast bike routes in urban areas. This includes the definition of geometric design elements (such as design speed, sight distance, lane width, curve radiuses, junction design etc.) as well as rulings for the right of way, the amendment of traffic lights and the integration into the road space (road markings, signalisation, sign-posting etc.). Research will result in planning advice for the design of fast bike routes in cities and urban agglomerations.
Design recommendations for cities and urban agglomerations that correspond with Swiss conditions need to be derived from an existing literature and current experience and finally be verified by empiric analysis. They are the basis for planning, designing and evaluating first (pilot-) projects.
Besides the research paper a practical technical bulletin will be issued. It will contain broad and empirically supported results regarding different spatial conditions. The results will also contain photograph examples, cross sections and schematic illustrations. Furthermore qualitative statements regarding further topics (planning process, design etc.) will be made.