Buses and bicycles are at opposite ends of the spectra of size, mass and manoeuvrability but frequently operate in the same road space, adjacent to the kerb and at intersections. Both are effective alternatives to private cars for travel in urban areas and are promoted on this basis, but can come into conflict as well as working together. A reasonable presumption for the 'green' modes of transport (walking, cycling and public transport), therefore, is that one should not be given priority at the expense of another, and that where a project may have this effect it should be redefined to ameliorate the adverse impact or provide an appropriate alternative. At the strategic level, interaction of bicycles and buses is often seen in terms of the bicycle, as a feeder mode, expanding the catchments for public transport, although the emphasis has most often been on train stations rather than bus stops. This paper presents the results of a study sponsored by the Australian Bicycle Council and Austroads to identify means of enhancing synergies and minimising conflicts between buses and bicycles within the road network. (Author/publisher) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E211825.
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