Essential safety elements concerning infrastructure of cycle paths; a risk based approach in cycling safety

G. J. Wijlhuizen, E. de KievitConference room

  1. One of the key elements in road safety policy in The Netherlands is the implementation of a ‘risk-based’ approach, also for cycling safety by the Knowledge Network for the Strategic Road Safety.
  2. Design principles for sufficiently safe cycle paths should:
  3. Enable cyclists to maintain their balance and be wide enough to enable cyclists to overtake or pass other cyclists, and provided forgiving shoulders.

Wed 23:43 - 00:00