Ralph Herbertz27. Aug TCC VII Istanbul City Bicycle Route Maps Ralph Herbertz ADFC (German Cycling Federation) Cologne Towards Carfree Cities VII - Istanbul The Cologne City Bike Map Made by Cyclist for Cyclist

Ralph Herbertz27. Aug TCC VII Istanbul Overview  Introduction  Cologne City Bike Map  Process  Results  Conclusion

Ralph Herbertz27. Aug TCC VII Istanbul Introduction  Focus from only official bike paths to a comprehensive network, with or without quality rating, everyday or leisure cycling  Publisher/Actor municipalities, bicycle organisation, other NGO  Distribution muncipalty branches, NGO offices, bookshops  Price setting free, low, high/normal During the last 15 years there have been a lot of city bike maps with different approaches:

Ralph Herbertz27. Aug TCC VII Istanbul Cologne City Bike Map  First puplished 1986  6th edition 2007  Focus on everyday cycling, but also suitable for leisure  All bike routes including all official bike paths and lanes are quality rated  Produced by ADFC in cooperation with J. P. Bachem-Verlag and City of Cologne  Editor ADFC  full control of content

Ralph Herbertz27. Aug TCC VII Istanbul Cologne City Bike Map  Booklet with street register and informations for cyclist as new traffic rules, hints on leisure routes and destinations or traffic safety, bike related contacts within the municipality, bike shop register  Full Map: scale 1: Cover whole city and (part of) neighbouring municipalities  Inner city map: scale The Cologne City Bike Map consist of three parts, delivered in a plastic cover:

Ralph Herbertz27. Aug TCC VII Istanbul Legend Bike paths and routes Signed (leisure) bike routes Cyclist related information General Information Public Transport

Ralph Herbertz27. Aug TCC VII Istanbul Legend - Bike Paths and Routes Cycle path or lane one direction Cycle path or lane two directions Cycle route or protection lane one direction Cycle route or protection lane two direction Cycle route or protection lane one/two direction Cycling forbidden Pedestrian zone Longer ascent Stairs Barrier

Ralph Herbertz27. Aug TCC VII Istanbul

Ralph Herbertz27. Aug TCC VII Istanbul Mapping Process ADFC  Field work by ADFC volunteers in them well-known areas  Discussion of the result and rating by the bike map team  Continuity by experienced and longtime contributors

Ralph Herbertz27. Aug TCC VII Istanbul Mapping Process City of Cologne:  Information on upcoming improvements  Cartographic work  Deliver map rights J. P. Bachem-Verlag  Financing  Production  Distribution

Ralph Herbertz27. Aug TCC VII Istanbul Results  Positive media reports  Well-selling product  Reach different target groups  Powerful tool to deal with politician and administration  Used within the administration

Ralph Herbertz27. Aug TCC VII Istanbul Conclusion  Full control of content by NGO  Widespread distribution  Printed maps still useful  Continuity and reguarly revised editions Open question  Internet bike maps: Starting point - addition – enough?  Pricing: Free, low or normal price?

City Bicycle Route Maps The Cologne City Bike Map Made by Cyclist for Cyclist Ralph Herbertz (ADFC Cologne) Towards Carfree Cities VII Istanbul

Ralph Herbertz27. Aug TCC VII Istanbul

Ralph Herbertz27. Aug TCC VII Istanbul