Cycling in Albertslund, Denmark

Albertslund KommuneNordmarks Allé2620 Albertslund

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Cycling in Albertslund Hanoi, October 25th. 2011

Björn Emil Härtel JensenCity Planner and Project Manager

Modal split

• Graph showing the choice of transportation

• Because of our unique system of cycle paths it is very popular to take the bicycle

Despite a tough climate

Bycicle Culture in Denmark

• High status to bike

• Traffic rules is (almost) always followed

• Biking has a long history

• Cars and mopeds must give way

Roads andCycle paths inAlbertslund

More km cycle pathsthan km roads

130 tunnels andbridges for cyclists

Complete traffic separation

Blue: Cycle pathsRed: Roads

Connections with the Capital Region

300 km of cycle super highways

Complete traffic separation

Traff ic separation

• Idea from the 60’es

• Separate the cars from the cyclist and the pedestrians

• Connect the residential areas with city functions

Traffic separation, example 1 (Hyldespjældet)

Traffic separation, example 1 (Hyldespjældet)

• No car access• No noise and

pollution from cars• Safe and secure

spaces for children to play

Traffic separation, example 2 (Vængerne)

Traffic separation, example 2 (Vængerne)

• Easy access to the cycle path system

• Safe and secure cycling route to school

• 81% of schoolchildren in 9th grade (15-16 years old) come to school by bicycle

Bicycle Strategy Albertslund

• Strategy adopted by the politicians, spring 2009

• Target = 10% more cyclists from 2009-2015

• But how?

How to achieve the goal?

• 44 different strategy points• Based on 3 important efforts

1. It has to be easy and fast to get around on the cycle paths (direct routes)

2. There has to be a good accessibility to schools, shopping and all other important functions (no missing links)

3. The cyclist must feel safe when getting around (lights, signs)

Cycle path connections

Cycle path’s appearance

• Feeling Safe• Signs – find your way• Barriers

Comfort and maintenance

• Tunnel• Cover• Snow, ice, leaves etc.

Mobility management – choice of transport

• Potential up to 15 km distance• Bicycle as part of the alternative to the car

– Connecting home/work to train station and busstop• Travel planner for cyclists

Cycle culture (behavior)

• Educating children• Mopeds• Intersections

Bike ride in Albertslund

7 good reasons to cycle:

1. No noise2. No smell of petrol 3. No CO24. You get healthy 5. You save money6. No more queues or

traff ic jams 7. You are free as a

bird

Björn Emil Härtel JensenCity Planner and Project Manager

Bjorn.emil.hartel.jensen@albertslund.dk

+45 43686805

Thank you for listening!