Aalborg Universitet Bike Infrastructures Report Silva, Victor ... - VBN

PARKING
There is no illegally parked bikes at Bryggebro. However,
they can be found in the surrounding area (Figures 3.3.29
and 3.3.30).
STREET FURNITURE
There are no benches or planters on the bridge. Close to
the exits of the bridge bins can be found.
STREET LIGHTS
To avoid people feeling unsafe when crossing the bridge
at night the bridge is lit up on the paths of the bridge as
well as on the bottom of the bridge, guiding cyclists and
pedestrians across the bridge in the safest manner possible
(Figure 3.3.31 and 3.3.32). The bridges central spine,
the girder down the middle, is illuminated by light fixtures
incorporated into each of the hand railings. The built in
light in the handrail was chosen as opposed to light poles
or posts in order to provide an unobtrusive, hidden illumination
source. Besides the white light illuminating the top
of the bridge there is a coloured light scheme beneath
the bridge.
In the lead up to the bridge along the side of the cobblestone
road there are also lamp posts guiding you to the
bridge (Figure 3.3.33). Lighting up the bridge not only creates
a safe environment for users but also looks pretty
glowing and reflecting across the water. The bridge is not
lit up at the exits, which could prove to be dangerous for
some night users (Figure 3.3.34).
Figure 3.3.29: A stray bike parked nearby the bridge.
Figure 3.3.31: Bryggebro illumination.
Figure 3.3.33: Lamp posts.
Figure 3.3.30: Bikes parked under stairs.
Figure 3.3.32: Bryggebro illumination.
Figure 3.3.34: Bridge exit in the night.
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