cycling in albertslund, denmark
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Albertslund KommuneNordmarks Allé2620 Albertslund
T 43 68 68 68F 43 68 69 28
Cycling in Albertslund Hanoi, October 25th. 2011
Björn Emil Härtel JensenCity Planner and Project Manager
Modal split
• Graph showing the choice of transportation
• Because of our unique system of cycle paths it is very popular to take the bicycle
Despite a tough climate
Bycicle Culture in Denmark
• High status to bike
• Traffic rules is (almost) always followed
• Biking has a long history
• Cars and mopeds must give way
Roads andCycle paths inAlbertslund
More km cycle pathsthan km roads
130 tunnels andbridges for cyclists
Complete traffic separation
Blue: Cycle pathsRed: Roads
Connections with the Capital Region
300 km of cycle super highways
Complete traffic separation
Traff ic separation
• Idea from the 60’es
• Separate the cars from the cyclist and the pedestrians
• Connect the residential areas with city functions
Traffic separation, example 1 (Hyldespjældet)
Traffic separation, example 1 (Hyldespjældet)
• No car access• No noise and
pollution from cars• Safe and secure
spaces for children to play
Traffic separation, example 2 (Vængerne)
Traffic separation, example 2 (Vængerne)
• Easy access to the cycle path system
• Safe and secure cycling route to school
• 81% of schoolchildren in 9th grade (15-16 years old) come to school by bicycle
Bicycle Strategy Albertslund
• Strategy adopted by the politicians, spring 2009
• Target = 10% more cyclists from 2009-2015
• But how?
How to achieve the goal?
• 44 different strategy points• Based on 3 important efforts
1. It has to be easy and fast to get around on the cycle paths (direct routes)
2. There has to be a good accessibility to schools, shopping and all other important functions (no missing links)
3. The cyclist must feel safe when getting around (lights, signs)
Cycle path connections
Cycle path’s appearance
• Feeling Safe• Signs – find your way• Barriers
Comfort and maintenance
• Tunnel• Cover• Snow, ice, leaves etc.
Mobility management – choice of transport
• Potential up to 15 km distance• Bicycle as part of the alternative to the car
– Connecting home/work to train station and busstop• Travel planner for cyclists
Cycle culture (behavior)
• Educating children• Mopeds• Intersections
Bike ride in Albertslund
7 good reasons to cycle:
1. No noise2. No smell of petrol 3. No CO24. You get healthy 5. You save money6. No more queues or
traff ic jams 7. You are free as a
bird
Björn Emil Härtel JensenCity Planner and Project Manager
+45 43686805
Thank you for listening!