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Promoting Non-motorised Transport in Asian Cities

Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation conducted a study to assess the viability of promoting non-motorised transport in Asian cities. As part of the study, they undertook a project – Nehru Place Placemaking. See more at: http://shaktifoundation.in/report/promoting-non-motorised-transport-asian-cities-policymakers-toolbox/

Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation conducted a study to assess the viability of promoting non-motorised transport in Asian cities. As part of the study, they undertook a project – Nehru Place Placemaking. See more at: http://shaktifoundation.in/report/promoting-non-motorised-transport-asian-cities-policymakers-toolbox/

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Parameter 6: Cross<strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>ts<br />

Description: Cross<strong>in</strong>gs for cyclists are as important as<br />

exclusive cycle lanes themselves. Cross<strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>ts should<br />

be wide enough to accommodate many cyclists and keep<br />

them safe at the medians. Cross<strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>ts should also be<br />

available at frequent <strong>in</strong>tervals with sufficient time for<br />

cross<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />

Rat<strong>in</strong>g Guide:<br />

Rat<strong>in</strong>g Description Example<br />

0 Wide road with no cross<strong>in</strong>g/median<br />

1 Cross<strong>in</strong>g time is <strong>in</strong>sufficient to cross/median not<br />

accessible<br />

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2 Cross<strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>t not well def<strong>in</strong>ed/Cross<strong>in</strong>g time is just<br />

sufficient/median width too small to accommodate<br />

many cyclists<br />

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3 Designated cross<strong>in</strong>g place with <strong>in</strong>sufficient time<br />

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4 Designated cross<strong>in</strong>g with sufficient cross<strong>in</strong>g time/<br />

Sufficient median space to wait with cycle<br />

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47. http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Environment/Pix/columnists/2012/5/1/1335877439030/<br />

MDG--Road-Safety-<strong>in</strong>-India-007.jpg<br />

48. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/66/Portland_Transit_Mall_with_<br />

cyclists_cross<strong>in</strong>g.jpg<br />

49. http://velo-city2013.com/wp-content/uploads/VC13_Vienna-Streets_02.jpg<br />

50. http://geonym.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/007.jpg?w=520&h=390<br />

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