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Cycle Skills Network
AuditMark Strong
Managing Consultant
Transport Initiatives LLP145 Islingword RoadBrighton BN2 9SH
0845 345 7623
www.transport-initiatives.com
Transport Practitioners Meeting 14 July 2009
What is a Cycle Skills Network Audit? Audit classifying the network of roads,
paths and crossings usable - or potentially usable - by cyclists
Methodology based around Bikeability - the UK National Cycle Training Standard
Provides an assessment of the skill level needed to ride in relative safety
Output is a GIS-based “Level of Service” plan of the network, showing which areas are most favourable for cycling.
Bikeability Levels Level 1: Beginner
Off-road cycle control skills Level 2: Intermediate
Introduction to riding on roads with light traffic
Level 3: AdvancedOn road riding in heavy traffic and using
complex junctions Levels apply to cyclists of the same
ability irrespective of age
Bloomsbury, Camden
Why is CSNA needed? “Cycling is far too dangerous!”
It’s not. “There’s far too much traffic!”
On some roads. “We need traffic-free cycle paths
everywhere!”Bring on the contractors … after public consultation, objections, design issues, budget cuts …
Standard approach to cycling development Focus on infrastructure especially linear
routes Many measures poor or over-engineered Large areas missed out Resources are relatively limited, even
with new initiatives such as Cycling England’s “Cycle Towns”
Other problems Long time scales to complete network Incoherent networks Poor facilities partly due to focus on
“whole route” approach
CSNA – an alternative approach Based on DfT guidance which recommends
addressing on-road cycling first, with off-road measures only where this is not feasible
Manual for Streets (2007) & Cycle Infrastructure Design (2008)
Alternative approach
CSNA can help deliver a more effective way of providing for cyclists, making best use of the existing network
‘Routes for cyclists’ not ‘Cycle Routes’
7 CSNA levelsPotential Level 1
• Key motor traffic-free links not available to cyclists (due to legal or physical restrictions)
Level 1 • Motor traffic-free routes open to cyclists• Streets with extremely low levels of calmed traffic suitable for all
cyclists (e.g. Home Zones)
Off-peak Level 2
• Roads that are suitable for cyclists at Level 2 during off-peak times only
(classified Level 3 at peak times and Level 2 at others)
Level 2.5 • Roads / cycle tracks suitable for cyclists at Bikeability Level 2, except for turning manoeuvres across traffic
Level 3 • Roads / cycle tracks suitable only for cyclists at Bikeability Level 3
Level 3.5 • Roads where the level of risk is so high it is a barrier to even the most experienced cyclists
Level 2 • Roads / cycle tracks suitable for cyclists at Bikeability Level 2
Potential Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Off-peak Level 2
Level 2.5
Level 3
Level 3.5
Crossings –
Potential Level 1
Crossings –
Level 1
Crossings –
Level 2
Crossings –
Level 3
Crossings –
Level 3.5
Uses for CSNA
Uses for CSNA Producing skill-based cycling maps Identifying areas with greatest cycling
accessibility Discovering key barriers to cycling and
focusing development in these areas Travel plan development Targeting school and workplace cycle
training
CSNA mapping
Horsham – existing network
Bloomsbury, Camden
Dun Laoghire-Rathdown (Dublin)
Accessibility
Southwater, West Sussex - barriers
Northolt, Ealing – Level 2 accessibility without using crossings
Northolt, Ealing – Level 2 accessibility using crossings
Further study
Horsham Cycling Review Isolated islands of “cycle-ability’ Many Level 2.5 & 3 roads All convenient radial routes at least Level 3
Horsham Cycling Review Few cohesive Level 1 routes for beginners
Cycling Environment Review System 2 Developed with TRL (Transport Research
Laboratory) Based on five criteria for cycling provision
Convenient Accessible Safe Comfortable Attractive
CERS2
Detailed recommendationsExample for radial route:Description CSNA
LevelRecommended measures (if numbered, in order of preference)
Practical-ity
Pondtail Rd (Pondtail Drive – Pondtail Close)
3
1. Reallocate roadspace and remove centre line to provide cycle lanes (min 1.25m) in both directions and 2-way central lane (min 4.8m) for motor vehicle flow
2
2. Introduce cycle-friendly traffic calming measures 3
Remove parking where this affects visibility at junctions 1
Pondtail Rd/ Pondtail Close roundabout
3
1. Redesign roundabout to continental design 2
2. Reduce circulating space and entry/exit speeds by introducing hatching/overrun areas
1
Increase deflection northbound with cycle slip 2
Pondtail Rd junction with Warnham Rd
2
1. Signalise junction 4
2. Move signalled crossing towards junction and convert to Toucan to allow use by cyclists
3
3. Convert crossing to Toucan w. linking cycle tracks 2
Travel plans &
training
Conclusion CSNA reveals potential for cycling
Structured and incremental approach can bring results
Making best use of existing network of roads and paths
New shorter links to connect cycleable areas / overcome barriers
Some new longer routes where appropriate
Contact Mark Strong for more
details on
Cycle Skills Network Audit:
0845 345 7623 / 07725 466840
Transport Initiatives LLP145 Islingword RoadBrighton BN2 9SH
0845 345 7623
www.transport-initiatives.com
Transport Practitioners Meeting 14 July 2009