1. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Teaching & Learning Materials – Update 2007 funded within the 6th Framework Programme of the EU as Specific Support Action Vol. 1

2. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Definition Non Motorised Transport (NMT) includes Walking, cycling, small-wheeled transport (e.g.skates, skateboards) and wheelchair travel These modes provide both recreation and transportation NMT are resource efficient travel modes Can been seen as part of Mobility Management measures, Transport Demand measures and Travel Awareness

3. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Objectives and skills Know advantages and disadvantages of NMT Know the different ways and techniques to improve NMT Know different techniques to increase walkability Know different techniques to improve cycling conditions Be able to give advice when trying to increase NMT Be able to provide examples of good practice in NMT

4. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT NMT in developing countries Economic growth and urbanisations trends  higher demand of public transport  NMT should be taken into account to improve the efficiency of the public transport system  Direct and indirect benefits of promoting NMT: Increased safety Economic viability Environmental friendly Health benefits Transport options  SUTP as method of supporting NMT

5. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Measuring NMT Measuring has significant influence on transport planning Conventional transport surveys only count primary mode Many types of pedestrian activities are ignored

6. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Measuring NMT NHTS Walking Trip Attributes (Weinstein and Schimek, 2005)

7. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Measuring NMT Average Annual Travel by Mode (DfT, 2003)

8. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Modelling NMT Factors affecting pedestrian travel

9. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Modelling NMT (1) Factors influencing Bicycle travel (based on Levitte, 1999)

10. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Modelling NMT (2) Factors influencing Bicycle travel (based on Levitte, 1999)

11. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Modelling NMT (3) Factors influencing Bicycle travel (based on Levitte, 1999)

12. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Walking Walkability should take into account: Pedestrian network quality (quality of paths, sidewalks, street crossings). Pedestrian network connectivity (how well sidewalks and paths are connected, and how directly pedestrians can travel to destinations). Security (how safe people feel while walking). Density and accessibility (distance between common destinations, such as homes, shops, schools, parks).

13. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Cycling Reconstructed trend lines of the bicycle share in the total of car, moped and public transport movements, 1920-1995 (in %)

14. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Cycling - Explanation model for developments in bicycle use

15. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Cycling – Benchmarking cycling policies NATCYP a benchmark program directed by Velo Mondial, supported by DG TREN of the European Commission, and with five participating countries; Czech Republic, England, Finland, Scotland and The Netherlands. 3 main aspects: The choice of the appropriate indicators for an efficient and productive assessment and comparison A more in-depth exchange of experiences on specific topics of interest using a site visit. The compilation of conclusions and recommendations for this stage, and the identification of other countries who are interested to be involved in a further stage of this program.

16. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Cycling – Benchmarking cycling policies BYPAD (www.bypad.org) a European benchmarking and quality management tool for improving local cycling policy. Elements to keep in mind are the following: history of cycling policy in your city spatial structure of your city bicycle use safety who is involved / responsible in cycling policy ? Which action programs on cycling are running now (infrastructure, training, education, …) Budget for executing cycling policy

17. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Cycling – Benchmarking cycling policies

18. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Cycling Velo.Info: The European Network for Cycling Expertise an EU funded project launched within the 5th FP. The goals and objectives were described as: Create a critical mass of expert knowledge that covers the best references on planning for cycling. Make use of state of the art information technologies: there will be developed a database with cycle knowledge in al kinds of policy fields. This database is available on the Velo.Info website and works with a powerfull search engine. Guarantee high-level quality development through the co-operation of the European stakeholders.

19. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT SPICYCLES (2006-2008) a STEER project launched in 2006 aims to realise that the minor role the bicycle still plays in the overall transport systems To solve the problem, there is a need for an articulated strategy that tackles the issue from different but equally important perspectives. Cycling

20. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT SPICYCLES: 6 participating cities Barcelona, Berlin, Bucharest, Göteborg, Ploiesti, Rome www.spicycles.velo.info Cycling

21. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT National differences Source: Pucher and Lefevre, 1996

22. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Examples and study sites Civitas Initiative in Ploiesti Urban planning and development includes also infrastructure for cycling and walking which is a novelty in Ploiesti. Implementation of a package of modern solutions, offering better design, access and security for pedestrians and cyclists Increase city viability. Improving of the convenience and safety of pedestrians/cyclists Enhancing the pedestrian/cycling environment. Encouraging the use of transport resources with lower pollution emissions

23. www.eu-portal.net NON MOTORISED TRANSPORT Exercises 1.Fill out a walkability tool for your city / municipality 2.Give an example of a method for benchmarking cycling policies 3.Sum up initiatives to improve NMT