Dutch & Danish urban communities:
Dutch & Danish urban communities ~50% of journeys include cycling
All other journeys include walking
Cycling/walking is safe for young (~12y) and inexperienced
10-20 mph limits on all roads
Cycle training, safe cycle parking, etc
Bus lanes..more efficient
Dangerous crossings addressed
Such urban communities achieve…:
Such urban communities achieve… ~100% walking & cycling & bus use
30% less street crime
25% less obesity/diabetes
30% less drug use/depression
10% greater academic achievement
Everyone knows & respects their neighbours
shop locally & use local facilities
Slide4:
10-20mph limits on all KH roads Cycle training Cycle parking at bus stops etc
Slide5:
10-20mph limits on all KH roads Cycle training Bus lanes Cycle parking at bus stops etc Less car use Fewer mega-shops Local facilities sticks carrots
Dangers are the main detergent:
Dangers are the main detergent An RAF Tornado pilot…
” Cycling through Birmingham is much more scary than flying a Tornado Jet”
Change in culture:
Change in culture Road engineering…Council £££
Cameras, narrow road segments, (humps?)
Need local support
66% want slow speeds (own road!)
Speeds are slow already
Have to use car less…many will have to change…25 years to change
Bus service more efficient
Support:
Support Residents…to support approaches to city Council
People to help
Business/organisations to support approaches
A little financial support from businesses
……more pleasant neighbourhood, more jobs/investment