Post on 19-Jan-2016
Addressing the conflict between cyclists and pedestrians in Ljubljana
draft
Luka Mladenovic, Urban Planning Institute of the Republic of Slovenia, Slovenia
Establishment of a pedestrian zoneLarger number of visitorsGrowing numbers of cyclists
Perceived conflict pedestrians-cyclists between citizens, politicians and in media
Administration considers ban of cycling in the city centre
“I walk the path you cycle”
SUMMARY OF THE MEASURE:• survey on conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists
in Ljubljana pedestrian zone• presentation of results to city politicians and
decision makers • actions to improve coexistence
Counting• manual counting of cyclists and pedestrians in pedestrian zone • 4 intervals: working day (7:30-9:30, 14h–16h, 16h-18h), Saturday (11h-13h)• Densities calculated and compared to standards (PRESTO project)
Bicycle Climate Test survey• survey for pedestrians and cyclists based on Trendy Travel’s survey
Key conflict points in the city centre identified (high density of pedestrians and cyclists in peak hours)
Total ban of cycling with bypasses for cyclists
30,2% 32,1%
35,4%39,3%
17,7%20,9%
7,3%
6,1%9,4%1,5%
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Pedestrians Cyclists
Don't care
Strongly support
Support
Don't support
Strongly against
Ban of cycling in peak times
30,7%38,3%
34,9%
36,2%
17,2%
17,9%7,8%
5,1%9,4%2,6%
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Pedestrians Cyclists
Don't care
Strongly support
Support
Don't support
Strongly against
Visual separation with road markings
8,9% 5,6%
3,6% 6,6%
42,2% 42,3%
42,7% 41,8%
2,6% 3,6%
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Pedestrians Cyclists
Don't care
Strongly support
Support
Don't support
Strongly against
Stricter control and enforcement
14,1% 16,9%
22,5%23,1%
35,1%36,9%
15,2%11,8%
13,1% 11,3%
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Pedestrians Cyclists
Don't care
Strongly support
Support
Don't support
Strongly against
Survey results: public support for soft measures
Result: Only soft measures tested
Attention zonePromotion in mediaCycling with polititiansNews articles