Greater Nottingham where are we and some pointers for the future Dr Jo Cleary Sustainable Transport Consultant Background Nottingham has a strong historical association with cycling manufacture leisure utility ID: 466206
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Encouraging Cycling in Greater Nottingham: where are we and some pointers for the future
Dr Jo ClearySustainable Transport ConsultantSlide2
BackgroundNottingham has a strong historical association with cycling: manufacture, leisure, utility.Has been at the forefront of pioneering initiatives to promote sustainable transport.
Feeling that, in recent years, cycling improvements haven’t kept pace with measures to facilitate other modes.Willingness to review and learn from emerging best practice elsewhere.Slide3
Summary of tasksReview of relevant background literature and resources (hard copy and web based).Consultation with a range of interested / knowledgeable individuals (City, County, RideWise,
Ucycle, Pedals, other cycle users).A tour of the city by bicycle.Reference to background knowledge (of Nottingham and elsewhere).Slide4
Key topicsDedicated cycle infrastructure (routes)Signage and way-findingInterface with public transportSoft measures, including
Citycard cycle facilitiesSlide5
Infrastructure: age of centrepieces?Slide6
Infrastructure: rectifying poor designSlide7
Infrastructure: what it was like beforeSlide8
Infrastructure design: consistency?Slide9
Infrastructure: reallocation of road spaceSlide10
Invisible infrastructureSlide11
And not so invisible!Slide12
Infrastructure: directnessSlide13
Infrastructure: routes for utility…Slide14
…or leisure?Slide15
Way finding: victim of de-cluttering?Slide16
Way finding: need not be obtrusiveSlide17
Way finding: inconsistencies between map and groundSlide18
Way finding: city centre confusionsSlide19
Way finding: city centre accessSlide20
Public transport: stunning strides in levels of provisionSlide21
Public transport: bikes and busesSlide22
Public transport: bikes and tramsSlide23
Public transport: bikes and trams (details)Slide24
Public transport: bikes and trams (future plans)Slide25
How Queens Walk looked beforeSlide26
Public transport: cycle hubsSlide27
Public transport: cycle hubsSlide28
Soft measures: Citycard cycle hireSlide29
Soft measures: TiC supportSlide30
Soft measures: partnership workingSlide31
Strengths and opportunitiesMultiple organisations and individuals with wide and valuable knowledge and enthusiasm.
Strong high level political support.Other sustainable modes well catered for.Growing popularity of cycling.Big bang for your buck with investment in cycling.Potential funding, particularly for the innovative and ambitious.Slide32
ChallengesSlide33
Recommendations: be boldSlide34
Recommendations: invest in qualitySlide35
Recommendations: create a cohesive and legible networkSlide36
Recommendations: integrate really well with other modesSlide37
Recommendations: challenge taboosSlide38
Useful referencesLondon Cycling Design Standards (updated)LTN 2/08 Cycle Infrastructure DesignSustrans
’ Technical Guidelines (plus Inspiring Infrastructure)CTC (Cycle-friendly design and planning)Cycling England archive (
Design Checklist
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Manual for Streets (1 and 2)
Manchester Cycling Design Guidance and StandardsSlide39
Thank you!jo.cleary@clearystevens.co.uk
Cleary Stevens Consulting015395 30134