Promoting Non-motorised Transport in Asian Cities
Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation conducted a study to assess the viability of promoting non-motorised transport in Asian cities. As part of the study, they undertook a project – Nehru Place Placemaking. See more at: http://shaktifoundation.in/report/promoting-non-motorised-transport-asian-cities-policymakers-toolbox/
Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation conducted a study to assess the viability of promoting non-motorised transport in Asian cities. As part of the study, they undertook a project – Nehru Place Placemaking. See more at: http://shaktifoundation.in/report/promoting-non-motorised-transport-asian-cities-policymakers-toolbox/
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Annex C: Cyclability Index Survey<br />
The cyclability survey can be carried out at anytime, but<br />
it is preferable to do it dur<strong>in</strong>g the even<strong>in</strong>g peak hours to<br />
understand parameters of conflict, availability of light<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
feel<strong>in</strong>g of security etc. Other parameters such as availability<br />
of cycle tracks or lanes, rid<strong>in</strong>g surface, street connectivity<br />
are time <strong>in</strong>dependent. But factors such as availability<br />
of park<strong>in</strong>g could be time dependent as park<strong>in</strong>g may be<br />
Rat<strong>in</strong>g Guide:<br />
available dur<strong>in</strong>g work<strong>in</strong>g hours and may not be available<br />
at other times.<br />
Parameter 1: Conflict with other vehicles<br />
Description: This parameter assesses the level of conflict<br />
cyclists face on the streets. Conflict with other modes, especially<br />
motorized ones leads to serious <strong>in</strong>juries and are a<br />
major deterrent to cycle.<br />
Rat<strong>in</strong>g Description Example<br />
0 High level of conflict mak<strong>in</strong>g cycl<strong>in</strong>g very dangerous<br />
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1 Conflict with fast mov<strong>in</strong>g vehicles mak<strong>in</strong>g cycl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
difficult<br />
25<br />
2 Conflict present but to lesser extent and slower<br />
vehicle speeds<br />
26<br />
3 Low level of conflict with other NMT and slow mov<strong>in</strong>g<br />
vehicles<br />
27<br />
4 No conflict mak<strong>in</strong>g cycl<strong>in</strong>g safe<br />
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24. http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2013/04/03/nyregion/Y-CROSS/Y-CROSS-articleLarge.jpg<br />
25. http://motherhoodisbeautiful.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/travel-bicyclist-white-l<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g.jpg<br />
26. http://www.straitstimes.com/sites/straitstimes.com/files/imagecache/story-gallery-featured/<br />
ST_20120823_LJCYCLE233763_3266306e.jpg<br />
27. http://www.activedriv<strong>in</strong>gsolutions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/overtak<strong>in</strong>g-cyclist-<br />
300x199.jpg<br />
28. http://lavidaesloca.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/cicloruta.jpg<br />
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