Abstract
During the last years the use of the bicycle is stimulated by the government as well as consumer groups. A consequence of such a policy is the need of more space for the cyclists. To realise this policy knowledge is wanted for a number of aspects divided into four main groups: operational aspects, costs, environmental aspects and traffic safety, On the latten not enough; knowledge is available, a set up for research into bicycle provisions on road sections within built-up areas is presented and the results of a literature review on this subject are discussed.