Who is afraid of more bicycle use?

Author(s)
Dijkstra, A.
Year
This paper considers the effect of cycle paths on the safety of a road. Studies are described which appear to indicate that roads without cycle paths have fewer accidents than roads with cycle paths. Characteristics of the roads and accident figures with cycles and mopeds and without cycles and mopeds are examined. A number of explanations are suggested. Intersections and the beginning and end of cycle paths are frequently the location of accidents. Cycle paths are also located on the busiest routes. It is also possible that accidents involving cyclists are reduced but those involving other traffic increase.

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Pages
1-jul
Published in
Proceedings of Fourth European Workshop on Recent Developments in Road Safety Research, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, October 22-23, 1991.
Conference city
Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Date conference
October 22-23, 1991
Publisher
Bundesanstalt für Strassenwesen BASt, Bergisch Gladbach

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