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WEBINAR
Provisions for cyclists:
Expanding the cycling horizon
6 June 2012
Debbie Reed, Brighton & Hove City Council
Expanding the Cycling Horizon
Cycling in Brighton & Hove
CIVITAS Webinar 06/06/2012
Where did we start?
• Cycling Demonstration Town (2005 – 2008)
• Cycling Town (2008 – 2011)
Invested in:
• cycling infrastructure
• sustainable transport promotion
Expanding the Cycling Horizon
Cycling infrastructure
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What did we do?
Improved / upgraded key routes by:
• Widening
• Resurfacing
• Improving permeability (‘missing links’)
• Introducing Advanced Stop Lines (ASL’s) at junctions
Expanding the Cycling Horizon
Cycling infrastructure
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Expanding the Cycling Horizon
Cycling infrastructure cont….
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• Improving ‘end of journey’ facilities by providing cycle parking facilities
• Introduced Pedal Cycle Parking Places (PCPP’s) on the carriageway.
• Introduced or converted pedestrian-only crossings to toucan crossings
Expanding the Cycling Horizon
Cycling infrastructure
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So how did we expand on this?
• Implementing high quality cycling improvement schemes
• Introducing segregated cycle routes
• Cycle Signage (timed signs)
• Cycle improvements to signalised junctions including ASL’s, cycle demand phases, toucans
Expanding the Cycling Horizon
Smarter Choices
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Promoting the use of sustainable transport
• Events / JourneyOn
• Workplace engagement
• Neighbourhood engagement
• Cycle rides & maintenance
• Increasing bike availability
• Cycle training for school children
Expanding the Cycling Horizon
Results
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Sharing Knowledge
• Shared experiences with other cities
• Formed a knowledge bank; and a
• Lessons learnt tool kit
Expanding the Cycling Horizon
Moving Forward
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What now?Further investment into cycling infrastructure & sustainable transport promotion, through:
• Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF)
• Continue the cycling infrastructure program
• Continue enhancing the permeability of routes
• Aspirations: Cycle park, ‘Dutch Style’
• Continue promoting cycling as a form of travel
Expanding the Cycling Horizon
CIVITAS Webinar 06/06/2012
Thank you
Debbie Reed
Brighton & Hove City Council