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Uptake of Cycling & Walking

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Uptake of Cycling & Walking

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1- Safety and Security Concerns 2- Lack of Infrastructure and Support3- Poor Public Perception and Lack of Awareness4- Inadequate Urban Environment and Design 5- Accessibility and Health Issues

Barriers

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6- Congestion and Air Pollution

7- Lack of Public Sector Support

8- Lack of Education and Training

9- Lack of Private Sector Support

10- Inadequate Information

Barriers

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Safety and Security Concerns

Safety relates to the perceived or actual danger encountered whilst cycling on the road, or walking from A to B: ‘Stranger Danger’. Security relates to unsafe storage of bicycles or associated equipment.

Sub-BarriersUnsafe routes for cycling/walkingLack of definite regulations on cyclingFear of theft or criminal damage to bicycles

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Inadequate InformationAn ‘unreceptive’ target audience due to inadequate and/or conflicting information on alternative modes of transport, and lack of coordination between responsible organisations.

Sub-BarriersLack of information on how to reach destination safelyLack of information about walking/cycling routesLack of convenient signage on walking/cycling routesIneffectiveness of promotional campaignsLack of information about walking and cycling facilitiesLack of skills to promote walking and cycling amongst businesses and

citizensInsufficient communication between city departments and citizens

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Inadequate Urban Environment and Design

Influencing factors such as topography, climate.

Sub-BarriersLack of penetrability of city areas to walking and cyclingLow level of importance of pedestrian use in the city

centresUnattractiveness and low level of quality of urban

environment for walking and cyclingClimatical and topographical barriers

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Lack of Infrastructure and supportInsufficient provision and maintenance of cycle lanes and walking paths. Discontinuous networks and inter changes with other transport modes.

Sub-BarriersLack of integrating existing networksIneligible or lack of parking facilities in the city reduces the modal

shareInadequate public transportation accessibilityLack of cycle tracksLack of facilities of bike using (loaning, storage and repair

facilities)Lack of maintenance of the infrastructure

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Poor Public Perception and Lack of Awareness

Sub-BarriersLack of public interestPublic approach of walking/cyclingLow attractiveness of bicycle for longer journeys (e.g.

commuters)Cultural barriers against cycling

Walking and cycling not considered a viable transport mode. Habits not successfully challenged by campaigning organisations. Image of cycling and walking unchanged.

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Accessibility and Health IssuesLack of bicycle stands, accessory equipment and shower facilities making cycling less convenient an alternative. Fitness of public insufficient to cycle or walk medium to long distances.

Sub-BarriersLow level of environmental and health awareness among

citizensLack of competence of citizens/organizations and lack of

power to enforce their interestsExclusion of people reduced

mobility/minority/elderly/residents living areas difficult to access

Low fitness levels among citizens

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Lack of Public Sector SupportInitiatives not implemented due to low priority, lack of political support, incompetence and missing inter-departmental cooperation.

Sub-BarriersTransport policy prioritizing private car/public transportLack of co-ordination between city departments and NGOs

responsible for walking and cyclingLack of appreciation of the value of marketing campaignsLack of integrated planning of cycling and walking/pedestrian

trafficPurchasing and keeping political support behind project

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Lack of Private Sector SupportBusinesses not briefed on benefits of sustainable transport employed by staff. In-house resources insufficient to maintain travel plan objectives.

Sub-BarriersLack of financial incentives to develop a travel plan for

employees/schoolLack of skills to implement actions for sustainable transportInsensitivity of companies towards employee transport preferencesInadequate resources and knowledge by employers to implement

travel planInadequate facilities of walking/cycling in the workplaces (cycle park,

changing room, shower)Inadequate incentives by employers to encourage walking/cycling to

the workplace

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Congestion and Air PollutionAir pollution makes journeys uncomfortable and unhealthy for pedestrians and cyclists.Sub-Barriers

Unbalanced level of utilization on public transport vehiclesLevel of car traffic and air pollutionReduced accessibility for businesses due to congestion

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Lack of Education and Training

Low level of cycle proficiency amongst public and few training courses available

Sub-BarriersLack of cycling and bicycle maintenance skillsChildren inadequate road safety skills

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