Planning and Design of Active Mode Networks in Cities Ilse Galama 1
Content Presentation Amsteldijk, 1915 Introduction AM Kalverstraat, ca.1935 Prinsengracht, 1966 Nieuwe Lelystraat, 1972 Research Question Approach Social Relevance 2
Content Presentation Amsteldijk, 1915 Introduction AM Kalverstraat, ca.1935 Prinsengracht, 1966 Nieuwe Lelystraat, 1972 Research Question Approach Social Relevance 3
Introduction Active Modes Positive effect on cities health benefits citizens less congestion more sustainable more liveable Cities worldwide: want to improve their bicycling and walking shares Amsterdam, 1975 4
Introduction Active Modes AM Measures not always successful Unknown: which steps/measures are most critical or effective how these steps depend on the context of each city Washington, 1885 5
Research question How can various cities throughout the world design and plan an effective active mode network for their specific context, which stimulates the use of active modes, and most of all creates a liveable city? 6
Research question How can various cities throughout the world design and plan an effective active mode network for their specific context, which stimulates the use of active modes, and most of all creates a liveable city? 7
Approach Trigger Problem, research questions City Assessments Factors of influence on AM use Network Design AM networks in cities Framework Planning and design guidelines Advertentie, 1977 More Cyclists & Pedestrians, more liveable cities 8
Approach City Assessments Factors of influence on AM use 9
1. Active mode history of Amsterdam Approach City Assessments Factors of influence on AM use 10
1. Active mode history of Amsterdam 2. AM comparison many cities worldwide Approach City Assessments Factors of influence on AM use 11
1. Active mode history of Amsterdam 2. AM comparison many cities worldwide Approach City Assessments Factors of influence on AM use 3. Main influential factors use AM network 12
1. Active mode history of Amsterdam 2. AM comparison many cities worldwide Approach City Assessments Factors of influence on AM use 3. Main influential factors use AM network 13
2. AM comparison many cities worldwide 1. Which cities? 2. How to collect data? NEW YORK CITY 31% 10% 58% 1% AMSTERDAM 11% 26% 33% 30% BOGOTA ; 19% ; 64% ; 15% ; 2% MELBOURNE 80% 4% 14% 2% etc... 3. What factors influence AM use? e.g. street density, land-use, public transport, climate, bike/walk-culture, safety, parks, buildings,.. 4. Can we categorize these cities? e.g. AM-maturity, link to Amsterdam AM history,.. 14
2. AM comparison many cities worldwide 1. Which cities? 2. How to collect data? NEW YORK CITY 31% 10% 58% 1% AMSTERDAM 11% 26% 33% 30% BOGOTA ; 19% ; 64% ; 15% ; 2% MELBOURNE 80% 4% 14% 2%.. 3. What factors influence AM use? e.g. street density, land-use, public transport, climate, bike/walk-culture, safety, parks, buildings,.. 4. Can we categorize these cities? e.g. AM-maturity, link to Amsterdam AM history,.. 15
2. AM comparison many cities worldwide 1. Which cities? 2. How to collect data? NEW YORK CITY 31% 10% 58% 1% AMSTERDAM 11% 26% 33% 30% BOGOTA ; 19% ; 64% ; 15% ; 2% MELBOURNE 80% 4% 14% 2%.. 3. What factors influence AM use? e.g. street density, land-use, public transport, climate, bike/walk-culture, safety, parks, buildings,.. 4. Can we categorize these cities? e.g. AM-maturity, link to Amsterdam AM history,.. 16
2. AM comparison many cities worldwide 1. Which cities? 2. How to collect data? NEW YORK CITY 31% 10% 58% 1% AMSTERDAM 11% 26% 33% 30% BOGOTA ; 19% ; 64% ; 15% ; 2% MELBOURNE 80% 4% 14% 2%.. 3. What factors influence AM use? e.g. street density, land-use, public transport, climate, bike/walk-culture, safety, parks, buildings,.. 4. How can we categorize these cities? e.g. AM-maturity, link to Amsterdam AM history,.. 17
Approach Network Design AM network in cities Map Amsterdam, 1585 18
Approach Framework Planning and design guidelines Amsterdam, 1955 19
Approach Amsterdam, 1954 More Cyclists & Pedestrians, more liveable cities 20
Social relevance Know the factors of influence on AM use, for different city-contexts. Tool for city planners and designers worldwide to increase the use of active modes, by improving their AM network step-by-step. More healthy citizens, less congestion, more liveable cities worldwide. Amsterdam, ca. 1975 21
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