Abstract
Despite the widespread use of cycle tracks, most of the time cyclists have to ride on ordinary roads and streets. This chapter examines ways in which cycling can be accommodated safely on these roads. The use of traffic calming techniques is examined. The advantages and disadvantages for cyclists are assessed and examples quoted from the Netherlands, Denmark and West Germany. The safety of cyclists at roundabouts and other major junctions and the use of traffic management techniques to favour cyclists are considered. Other aspects considered are car-free cities, car-free axes, the role of cycling in other traffic policies, the development of cycle networks, planning policies to encourage shorter trips and publicity for cycling.