active through streets 4 - tom trottier, cfsc
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2010 Nov 22 1Citizens for Safe Cycling -
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StreetsStreets
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The ProblemThe ProblemCyclists, joggers fear busy streetsCyclists, joggers fear busy streets
feel unsafe, air is pollutedfeel unsafe, air is polluted
PathsPaths
Dont go to desired destinationsDont go to desired destinations
IsolatedIsolated -- scary at night, often unlitscary at night, often unlit
Separated lanes on busy streetsSeparated lanes on busy streets
noisy, air is pollutednoisy, air is polluted
Residential streetsResidential streets too many stop signstoo many stop signs -- drivers & cyclists ignoredrivers & cyclists ignore
still has dangers at intersectionsstill has dangers at intersections
slow progressslow progress -- many stops, startsmany stops, starts
tiring for cycliststiring for cyclists -- accelerate, brake, accelerate, ...accelerate, brake, accelerate, ...
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GoalsGoals
Increased safety and comfortIncreased safety and comfort
Reduced effortReduced effort
More cyclists cycling longer tripsMore cyclists cycling longer trips
More continuous jogging & cyclingMore continuous jogging & cycling
EncourageEncourage activeactive transportationtransportation
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MethodsMethods
Distinctive road designDistinctive road design
Prioritise cyclists, walkers, joggers, wheelchairsPrioritise cyclists, walkers, joggers, wheelchairs
30kph limit30kph limit
Blocks to motor traffic when necessaryBlocks to motor traffic when necessary Use Signage, intersection paint, planters, benchesUse Signage, intersection paint, planters, benches
PedestrianPedestrian--friendly featuresfriendly features
Sidewalk, benches, drinking fountainsSidewalk, benches, drinking fountains
Arterial crossing help, e.g.: Arterial crossing help, e.g.:
Signals, roundabout, crosswalk, ...Signals, roundabout, crosswalk, ...
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Saf ety BenefitsSaf ety Benefits
Lower motor traffic volumes, speedsLower motor traffic volumes, speeds
Low speed differential with motoristsLow speed differential with motorists
Less injury potentialLess injury potential
Easier to avoid accidentsEasier to avoid accidents
Less conflict at intersectionsLess conflict at intersections
Safer arterial crossingsSafer arterial crossings
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Efficiency BenefitsEfficiency Benefits
Fewer stops or delays than current local streetsFewer stops or delays than current local streets
Signals/roundabouts reduce delays at arterialsSignals/roundabouts reduce delays at arterials
Continuous networkContinuous network -- go anywherego anywhere
----result inresult in----
Reduced cyclist fatigue, especially when usingReduced cyclist fatigue, especially when usingtrailers for goods or childrentrailers for goods or children
More continuous protected jogging routesMore continuous protected jogging routes
Reduced travel time & effort for cyclistsReduced travel time & effort for cyclists
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Benefits to pedestriansBenefits to pedestrians
More pleasant environment for walking orMore pleasant environment for walking orsittingsitting
Less noise from acceleration or brakingLess noise from acceleration or braking
Less pollution from accelerationLess pollution from acceleration
Safer and more pleasant street crossingsSafer and more pleasant street crossings
Lower volume & speedsLower volume & speeds
Crossings protected by 2Crossings protected by 2--way stop signway stop sign
Signals or roundabout at arterial crossingsSignals or roundabout at arterial crossings
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Joggers supportJoggers support
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Benefits to neighbourhoodBenefits to neighbourhoodReduced through motor trafficReduced through motor traffic
Safer, more pleasant environmentSafer, more pleasant environment
Locality improvements Locality improvements
more sense of a neighbourhood centre, focusmore sense of a neighbourhood centre, focus
more pedestrian interactionmore pedestrian interaction
Less stop sign usage reduces acceleration,Less stop sign usage reduces acceleration,deceleration, resulting indeceleration, resulting in
Less noiseLess noise
Less pollution from brakes, accelerationLess pollution from brakes, acceleration
Less fuel usageLess fuel usage
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Cyclist IncreaseCyclist Increase
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Choosing a street
Choosing a streetResidential street, e.g.:Residential street, e.g.:
Community routes in Ottawa Cycling PlanCommunity routes in Ottawa Cycling Plan
Access to destinations Access to destinations
Schools, parks, shopping, community centresSchools, parks, shopping, community centresConnections toConnections to
other bike streets, bike lanes, pathsother bike streets, bike lanes, paths
homes via residential streetshomes via residential streets
Avoid Avoid truck, transit routestruck, transit routes -- big vehicles, blind spotsbig vehicles, blind spots
retail shopping streetsretail shopping streets -- many stops, parkingmany stops, parking
Create a network of connected routesCreate a network of connected routes
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Slowing orSlowing or
DivertingDivertingMotor TrafficMotor Traffic
Sometimes not a problemSometimes not a problemPrevent or slow throughPrevent or slow through
use of street by cars usinguse of street by cars using
Intersection divertersIntersection diverters
Street obstructionsStreet obstructions
RoundaboutsRoundabouts
Other methodsOther methods
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Car/truck ObstructionsCar/truck Obstructionswhich let cyclists, walkers throughwhich let cyclists, walkers through
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WoodparkWoodpark Active Through Street Active Through Street
Gives easy access to
the Western Parkway
path, Woodroffe, andCarlingwood
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Dashed lines are Ottawa
Cycling Plan routes
Black - - - - - Community
Red - - - - - - Spine
Extends Dovercourt bike route
WoodparkWoodpark
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Active through streets Active through streetsThrough street for cyclists, joggers, walkersThrough street for cyclists, joggers, walkers
Largely residentialLargely residentialLow speed, low traffic volumeLow speed, low traffic volume
Use distinctive signage, paint, plantersUse distinctive signage, paint, planters
Shared with motor vehiclesShared with motor vehicles
Signals/roundabouts at arterial intersectionsSignals/roundabouts at arterial intersections
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Active Through Street Active Through Street
BenefitsBenefitsProvide healthy, sustainable, efficient, andProvide healthy, sustainable, efficient, and
quick routes for cyclists and joggersquick routes for cyclists and joggers
Faster, easier for cyclists and joggersFaster, easier for cyclists and joggers
Encourage pedestrian & cyclist tripsEncourage pedestrian & cyclist trips
Safer for all at intersectionsSafer for all at intersections
Provide a pleasant community axisProvide a pleasant community axis
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