Stretches of road

The Netherlands are a country of bike paths. At least, when necessary. Systematically and gradually each stretch of road is scrutinised to see whether sharing with motor vehicles is justified (because intensities and particularly speeds of these motor vehicles...

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Stretches of road

The Netherlands are a country of bike paths. At least, when necessary. Systematically and gradually each stretch of road is scrutinised to see whether sharing with motor vehicles is justified (because intensities and particularly speeds of these motor vehicles already are or may be limited). If not, then a decision is made in favour of separation, by means of bike paths or, alternatively, wide bike lanes. With these facilities much experience has been acquired over time. Experience as to what is felt to be safe, fast and comfortable - even though this empirical knowledge on safety issues quite often does not qualify as scientific fact (Limited knowledge of safety effects of infrastructural facilities and Factsheet bicycle facilities (Factsheet fietsvoorzieningen). The empirical knowledge on bicycle facilities, often widely shared, has been recorded as design guidelines in a general manual on traffic facilities within urban areas (Bicycle traffic in the new ASVV 2004 (Fietsverkeer in de nieuwe ASVV 2004)) and a dedicated manual for bicycle facilities (New Ontwerpwijzer voor fietsvriendelijke infrastructuur). Classifying roads, with special emphasis on attempts to create residential areas that are as large as possible (with 30 km/h speed limits), where sharing is well feasible, is therefore a crucial element (30km/h areas: domain of pedestrians and cyclists? (30 km-uur-gebieden: domein voor voetgangers en fietsers?)). Lately there is increasing attention to how principal bicycle routes with right of way can be designed through 30 km/h areas by means of bicycle streets (Fietsberaad publication 6. Bicycle streets in principal bicycle routes; practical applications (Fietsberaad publicatie 6. Fietsstraten in hoofdfietsroutes; Toepassingen in de praktijk)). The so-called ‘grey’ roads always cause most debate: roads with both a distinct residential aspect as well as a distinct arterial function ('Grey roads' and how to handle these). For stretches of road requiring separation, the issue is quite often how wide the bicycle paths or lanes should be or rather - in view of limited space - how narrow (Width of bicycle paths (Breedte van fietspaden) and Width and other aspects of bicycle lanes (Breedtes en andere aspecten van fietsstroken).
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Notice Bicycle Traffic Design Indicator Index
Peter Kroeze (Ligtermoet & Partners) , CROW
2006
The Bicycle Traffic Design Indicator (CROW publication 230) is the standard reference for designers and policy makers. This index helps them find the required information.
Report Fietsberaad publication 16: bicycle path or parallel road
Hans Godefrooij (DTV), Otto van Boggelen (Fietsberaad) , Fietsberaad
2008
Fietsberaad publication with recommendations and real-life examples on whether or not bicycle paths along 80-kilometre roads should be converted into parallel roads.
Article Width of bicycle paths
Theo Zeegers , Ketting
2004
Detailed article by the Fietsersbond about the desired width of different kinds of bicycle paths.
Article The new edition of Ontwerpwijzer voor fietsvriendelijke infrastructuur
2005
Short description of what is new in the second edition of Ontwerpwijzer Fietsverkeer.
Report Fietsberaad publication 6. Bicycle streets in main bicycle routes; Applications in practice
2005
Report about bicycle streets; also a CROW publication. Bicycle street is a functional term here: main bicycle routes through residential streets. With a catalogue filled with photos of possible models.
Article Bicycle streets, beyond fashionable
Dirk Ligtermoet , Fietsverkeer
2006
A survey of the implementation of bicycle streets. Over the past few years bicycle streets have been implemented in many towns, with various layouts.
Article Bicycle traffic in the new ASVV 2004
2004
Description of changes in ASVV 2004 compared with ASVV 1996 relevant to bicycle traffic.
Article Zwolle perseveres
2005
Detailed description of the bicycle policy of the municipality of Zwolle in the last decade, mainly focusing on the explanation for the high bicycle use. Bicycle routes, bicycle lanes.
Report Fietsberaad publication 10. Asphalt as paving for bicycle paths desirable and possible
2006
Brief recommendation about the possibilities of paving bicycle paths, as cyclists would prefer: objections often expressed are not or rarely justified.
Article Cycling side by side: is it allowed and does it occur in other countries?
Ursula Lehner-Lierz , Fietsverkeer
2006
Cycling side by side occurs very frequently in the Netherlands - even with more than two abreast. The situation in neighbouring countries varies with the recommended widths of bike paths.
Article Careful with the bicycle road
Karin Broer , Fietsverkeer nr. 18
2008
In the Dutch province of Zeeland the concept of a bicycle road has been implemented on several locations by Waterschap Zeeuwse Eilanden. Users were polled and experts indicate when a bicycle road is a useful instrument.
Article Experiences with bicycle lanes in Germany and Switzerland
Ursula Lehner-Lierz , Fietsverkeer
2005
Survey of experiences with bicycle lanes in Germany and Switzerland, plus facts on recommended widths.
Factsheet Factsheet bicycle provisions
2004
A SWOV factsheet: overview of safety knowledge about bicycle paths and bicycle lanes among GOWs, plus junction solutions. Including many literature references.
Article Widths and other aspects of bicycle lanes (2x)
Theo Zeegers , Ketting
2004
Detailed information about desired widths of types of bicycle lanes.
Article Drawing and designing for bicycle traffic
2006
Article by the Dutch Cyclists Association about the main changes and improvements in the new Bicycle Traffic Design Indicator of 2006.
Article Seven kilometres right of way for cyclists
Ron Hendriks , Fietsverkeer
2005
The model cycling route is finished. At a cost of 3.5 million euros -but worth every cent! Everywhere 3.5 m wide and almost everywhere with the right of way for cyclists.
Report Bicycle Facility Selection (English)
2002
Michael King compared 16 directives world-wide and demonstrates the divergence of recommendations.
Article Cyclists and agricultural vehicles
Theo Zeegers - Fietsersbond , De Ketting, nr 185, maart 2007
2007
About CROW publication 'Guide for Agricultural Vehicles'.
Article Limited knowledge of safety effects of infrastructural facilities
2004
Summary of a SWOV report on the (scientific) knowledge about safety effects of bicycle infrastructure.
Article Bicycle paths and bicycle lanes
Theo Zeegers - Fietsersbond , Ketting nr 189, pag 6-7.
2008
Separate bicycle paths or bicycle lanes on arterial roads? A survey of arguments
Article 'Grey roads' and how to handle these
Jan van der Horst - Fietsersbond , De Ketting, nr 184, dec. 2006
2006
Explanation about possible solutions for ‘grey roads’, as described in Ontwerpwijzer Fietsverkeer.
Article 'Driving slowly is faster' leads to crossing problems
2006
LARGAS, the Dutch acronym for Driving slowly is faster, has been applied for the first time in Hilversum, an evaluation of which has just been published.
Report Definition and application domain of bicycle facilities within the general traffic concept
2001
Chapter from the Flemish handbook bicycle facilities with criteria for choices like e.g. mixing, bike paths or bike lanes.
Brochure Bicycle provisions on local roads
2002
Examples of the layout of bike paths and bike lanes along local roads in Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Brochure Cycling in residential areas
2002
Examples of layout of bike paths and bike lanes in residential areas in Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Article 'A delight to cycle here’
2005
The town of Venlo focuses its bicycle policies on the construction of a backbone: a super-quality central cycling route.
Report San Francisco's Shared Lane Pavement Markings: Improving Bicycle Safety (English)
2004
Survey of all possible variations on the cheapest way to provide cyclists with some space of their own on the road: pavement markings. Fortunately(?) unknown in the Netherlands.