Walking and Cycling
DHC have proposed radical changes to the way in which pedestrian crossings are implemented. DHC have undertaken several projects examining cycling at a strategic level, looking both at its role within wider policy, and examining ways to promote greater use of the bicycle.
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Projects
- Pedestrian Crossing Assessments in West Lothian (2005) This project reviewed the location and design of zebra and pelican crossings in the West Lothian area to ensure that pedestrians of all ages could walk safely to shops, school and other local services and activities. Various changes were recommended and implemented to improve efficiency and safety.
- Value of Cycling in the Highlands and Islands (2004) (PDF, 110KB) for Highland Cycle Forum and Highland Council. This project involved analysis of the economic benefits of cycling for health, transport, and tourism sectors. Recommendations were made on ways to take forward action to improve the value of increased cycling.
- Review of Scottish Cycle Challenge (2000) This research for the Scottish Executive reviewed the technical, legislative, policy and administrative lessons which could be learned for developing cycling in Scotland based on 35 demonstration projects.
- Review and Guidance on Safer Routes to School (1997-1998) (PDF, 90KB) This research for the Scottish Executive recommended a more integrated approach to planning school transport and developed national guidance on how to achieve best practice.
Features
- October 2005: Civilising Pedestrian Crossing Facilities - Describes how new approaches to accessibility planning are encouraging more inclusive approaches to providing suitable pedestrian crossing facilities. These are illustrated through their application within a case study in West Lothian in Central Scotland. First presented to the European Transport Conference, Strasbourg.
Contact
For further information on this topic, or to informally discuss a future project, please contact Derek Halden.
Last updated April 2006 by Tim.