«Bicycle promotion in Basel» Strategy, measures and processes

Kanton Basel-Stadt «Bicycle promotion in Basel» Strategy, measures and processes Barbara Auer, Department of Public Works and Transport, Mobility section Presentation for the visit of Norwegian cities 26. September 2014 1

Content Bicycle policy Approach Vision & strategy Legal basis and instruments Financing Bicycle measures Infrastructure and operational measures Promotion and education Processes Realization of infrastructure Participation 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 2

Bicycle policy approach Strengths of cycling policy Bicycle traffic on political agenda over 30 years Integrated part of overall traffic Clear definition of cycling network and accepted necessity of further bicycle measures on main streets Cantonal standards and demands Directive plan on cycling policies and concepts with scope of cycling measures Efficient financing model defined regulation concerning cost responsibility 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 3

Bicycle policy vision Vision «Basel, the most bicycle&pedestrian friendly city in Switzerland» Attractive cycling infrastructure facilitate: Fast and secure cycling Nearby and easy parking Space for pedestrian traffic thanks to: Pedestrian zones and residential zones Attractive footways between urban quarters Attractive footways to nearby recreation areas High acceptance of pedestrian and bicycle traffic with: Information campaigns Range of services and training programs, especially for children and teenager 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 4

Bicycle policy strategy 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 5

Bicycle policy legal basis Law Constitution of the Canton of Basel-Stadt ( Verfassung BS ) Encouraging and coordination of a sustainable, economical and energy-saving mobility Environmental law ( Umweltschutzgesetz BS ) urban und environmentally compatible mobility, reduction of the negative impacts of car traffic Enhance pedestrian / bicycle traffic, priority and promoting PT 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 6

Bicycle policy instruments Important planning instruments Directive plan Teilrichtplan Velo, actualisation 2013 Concept of cycling parking in public space, in actualisation Law of building and planning, actualisation 2014: regulates cycle parking standards for new buildings or reconstructions 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 7

Bicycle policy instruments Directive plan Teilrichtplan Velo Update and modernisation of the cantonal directive bicycle plan Teilrichtplan Velo under the aspects of following initial situation: - Stagnation of the model split of cycling - Political approaches for improvement of infrastructure - Changing needs of cyclists, different user groups - Latest cognitions in traffic - Obligation to reduce 10% of motorized traffic up to 2020 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 8

Bicycle policy instruments Directive plan Teilrichtplan Velo Purpose Makes bike traffic concerns binding for public authorities in public areas Coordination with other projects Ensures that cycling concerns are incorporated into other programs and major projects Ensures a mid- to long-term bike traffic promotion through appropriate infrastructure 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 9

Bicycle policy instruments Directive plan Teilrichtplan Velo Objectives - Increase bike share - Reduce the negative environmental impact of overall mobility - Strengthen intermodality - Facilitate suitable connections for all user groups - Provide infrastructure for future utilisation and requirements - Contribute to the vision «Basel, the most bicycle&pedestrian friendly city in CH» 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 10

Bicycle policy instruments Directive plan Teilrichtplan Velo Base network (in general on residential streets): - cyclists with high safety needs and low requirements regarding directness - School traffic, leisure, beginners, parents with children, elderly people, commuters, tourists - City centre, railway stations, primary schools, leisure facilities, shopping, business locations Commuter routes (in general on traffic oriented roads): - experienced cyclists, who want to get from A to B quickly - commuters and experienced every day cyclists, e-bikes - business locations, city centres, railway stations, secondary schools 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 11

Bicycle policy instruments Directive plan Teilrichtplan Velo Impact of the directive bicycle plan Teilrichtplan Velo for an effective implementation of cycling measures Ensures coordination and consideration of cycling issues within other projects in the public space. defined cycling network and bike&ride sites are the base for planning and implementation programs Clear quality requirements for cycling infrastructure Binding preconditions for design, planning, construction, operation and maintenance of cycling infrastructure 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 12

Bicycle policy financing Financing model for bicycle traffic promotion Global budgets in favour of promoting bicycle traffic for small to middle size projects (infrastructure, data management, communication + prevention) 1988-2005: 25 Mio. CHF 2006-2015: 8 Mio. CHF 2010-2 15: 10 Mio. CHF (for pedestrian and bicycle traffic) Increase of 2.5 Mio CHF/a in regular budget for projects < 300 000 CHF (from 2015) as compensation for global budgets Measures within in the scope of large-scale projects at their expenses For own major projects separate financial applications Advantages: Faster realization of cycling promotion with comparatively low time and financial effort More flexibility within changing basic conditions Bicycle traffic to be concerned in all street works 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 13

Bicycle measures infrastructure Infrastructure network of 150 km for bicycle traffic (130 km realized, > 10 km in process) Separate bicycle lanes on main streets Mitigation of dangerous crossings Creating and improving the bicycle parking situation Bike parking at main station (1 700 places) and at station St. Johann (300 places) realized, at station Bad. Bahnhof in planning 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 14

Bicycle measures infrastructure Examples Bicycle measures along traffic oriented roads, with/without evasion possibilities 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 15

Bicycle measures infrastructure Examples Bike parking at main station 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 16

Bicycle measures operational Operational Measures Introduction of traffic calmed zones (20 or 30km/h) Traffic restrictions in the city centre Bus lanes with bicycle admittance One-way streets with two-way bicycle traffic Indirect left turn for bicycles at traffic lights Bicycling friendly red lights Sign posting of cantonal and leisure routes 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 17

Bicycle measures operational Examples of bus lanes with bicycle admittance 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 18

Bicycle measures operational Example of bicycle friendly red light normal operation: yellow blinking light on traffic conflict with tramline: double yellow light and red light 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 19

Bicycle measures operational Examples for sign posting 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 20

Bicycle measures promotion and education Promotion (examples) Promotion campaigns ( Mobility week Basel ) Traffic behaviour campaigns as fair traffic Safety campaign as Totwinkel-Situationen bei Lastwagen Education Driving lessons for pupils traffic garden for practical exercises Puppet theatre at schools Information Bicycle citymap (2002, 2011) on website and paper Services Temporary test rental of Trailerbikes, E-bikes etc. Partial funding to private persons 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 21

Bicycle measures promotion and education Label Basel on the way Corporate Design for the label Basel on the way Design Manual for consistent use of label Label supplemented through sub claims For example «clever to destination», «fast by bike», «clever with PT» Applications: print media, commercial means, brochures 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 22

Bicycle measures promotion and education Example campaign fair traffic Initial situation: in urban space numerous requirements of road users may collide Behavior can cause reciprocal interferences (subjectively realized or objectively existing). Idea: improve comprehension and behavior by means of a fairness-campaign that is not dunning or educational. Project objectives: cultivate two-way appreciation all road user are equal partners name conflicts and reduce fronts in focus fairness, not safety 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 23

Bicycle measures promotion and education Example Study about use of bicycle from children and teenager Initial situation: In the national statistics (micro census) of 1994, 2000 and 2005 a significant decrease of bicycle use from children and teenager was observed Bicycle promotion as goal in several city, but knowledge is missing which influencing factors block or boost bicycle use. Project objectives: to gain scientific findings about bicycle use from children and teenager and to take measures for promotion of bicycle use based on these results research questions: factors to influence bicycle use, to block or boost bicycle use and to be steered through measures data collection in Basel as pilot project with regard to a study to bicycle behavior 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 24

Processes realization of infrastructure Organization and process for infrastructure measures Coordination committee for Infrastructure (KOKO-I) Decision making and steering committee of the process oriented model for infrastructure in public space (GMI) Members are head of office from all bureaus affected by public space infrastructure Project order due to need for maintenance or based on requirements (of all traffic means, area/city development) for impact Lead management due to phase, responsibility for all demands 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 25

Processes realization of infrastructure Process oriented model for infrastructure in public space (GMI) 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 26

Processes participation Participation and information (according article 4, space planning law) Specific process required by law / obligation publication / public presentation of plans / objections and appeals / referendum Additional offering of the Canton of Basel-Stadt / kur 55, Constitution of the Canton of Basel-Stadt Regulation about participation of the community members Public workshops: moderation, mediation Information (Public, local residents, interest groups): public events, newspaper ads, flyer, leaflets, internet etc 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 27

Processes participation Further instruments and methods regular communication between organisations of environmental-friendly mobility and the head of the Department of Public Works and Transportation BYPAD, bicycle policy Audit Surveys, e.g. Veloklimatest Democratic system (votes, credit approval by the parliament, political requests, etc.) Direct communication between organisations and project leaders NO specific office of bicycle traffic Satisfaction of traffic safety (survey Canton of Basel-Stadt 2011) Ca. 83% 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 28

Bicycle promotion in Basel Everything perfect? «Who stops to improve, has stopped to be good!» Examples of current topics: Bike lanes, bike highways Handycap-friendly realisation, tram tracks crossings Construction sites, maintenance (snow clearance) Bike thefts E-bikes There is a lot to improve we look forward to it! 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 29

Thanks for your attention! Questions? Foto Roman Daudrich 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 30

RESERVEFOLIEN 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 31

Bicycle promotion in general instruments Directive plan Teilrichtplan Velo Principles: safety cycling is safe on all roads, where bikes are permitted access important destinations for cyclists can be accessed on continuous and direct Cantonal routes bike routing bikes use the same lanes as motorised traffic bike parking enough good quality bike parking facilities at target locations 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 32

Bicycle promotion in general instruments Directive plan Teilrichtplan Velo 8 partial strategies: ST 1 Cycling is safe on all roads where cycling is permitted. Safety hazards need to be mended. The existing cycling network needs to be adapted to the requirements of the users. ST 2 The most important destinations for cyclists can be accessed from all urban quarters and surrounding municipalities, cantons and countries on continuous and direct routes. ST 3 The requirements of different target groups are taken into account when planning and implementing the bicycle network. ST 4 The spirit of an urban mobility culture calls for cyclists to generally use the same lanes as motorised traffic. 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 33

Bicycle promotion in general instruments Directive plan Teilrichtplan Velo 8 partial strategies: ST 5 Bike traffic is treated at least equally to motorised traffic and if possible with priority when planning the infrastructure for private transport. In principle pedestrians must not be adversely effected. ST 6 Promote the creation of ample, good quality and safe bike parking facilities throughout the city. ST 7 Operational and maintenance measures ensure a high usability of bike routes. ST 8 Constructional and operational measures for bike traffic are supported by marketing activities. 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 34

Bicycle promotion in general instruments Qualityrequirements commuter routes Directive plan Teilrichtplan Velo Traffic routeing Traffic load Hazards Traffic flow Directness Access Preferably routes are on traffic oriented roads that have a cycling infrastructure or on residential streets that allow a quick advance. Routes have no dangerous points. Assessment on the basis of a medium to high cycling experience. Route selection makes a high traffic flow possible. Interruptions need to be minimized Commuter routes connect destinations and traffic sources as directly as possible. Detours and great vertical differences are to be avoided. base routes Preferably routes are on residential streets or on traffic oriented roads that have a cycling infrastructure. No base routes on traffic oriented roads without bike infrastructure Routes have no dangerous points. Assessment on the basis of a low cycling experience. Route selection makes a relatively high traffic flow possible. Safety requirements, traffic load and traffic organisation have a higher priority. Base routes connect destinations and traffic sources as directly as possible. Great vertical differences are to be avoided. Safety requirements, traffic load and traffic organisation have a higher priority than possible detours. Routes are close to important destinations. Base routes lead closely past important Connections between routes and destinations destinations. Connections between route and and access to residential areas are generally destination have to comply with the above quality on the base network. The most important requirements. The most important destinations destinations have sufficient bike parking have sufficient bike parking facilities. 26.09.2014 facilities. "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 35

Bicycle promotion in general instruments Directive plan Teilrichtplan Velo, planning requirements Traffic organisation - Basic principle: mixed road use (bike lanes) - Exception: separation or mixed use with pedestrians : High traffic load (AADT > 10'000) on base routes Speeds over 50km/h Traffic oriented roads without evasion possibilities (bridges, tunnels etc.) Sections of base routes near motorway exits Sections of base routes on narrow, steeply ascending roads Relevant passing situation - Importance of the connection in the network - Length and gradient of the section - Composition and frequency of pedestrians and cyclists in peak hours - Favoured comfort 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 36

Bicycle measures infrastructure Examples of special measures 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 37

Bicycle measures infrastructure Examples at red lights Both ways bicycle traffic passage at crossroads 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 38

Bicycle measures infrastructure Example for bicycle parking in public space 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 39

Bicycle measures infrastructure Example for bike parking 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 40

Bicycle measures infrastructure Example for bike parking 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 41

Bicycle measures operational Introduction of 30km/h speed zones Gegenwärtige Ausdehnung Wohnquartiere Geplante Erweiterung Verkehrskonzept Innenstadt Erweiterung auf siedlungsorientierten Strassen mit/ohne ÖV 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 42

Bicycle measures operational Examples for induction detection / recording means Bicycles mostly have there own recording means 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 43

Bicycle measures operational One-way streets with two-way bicycle traffic 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 44

Bicycle measures operational Examples for indirect left turn Special features for cyclists used at crossroads where it is not possible to turn left directly by moving into the left-hand lane used at crossroads where cyclists are permitted to turn left while other road users are not also used as second possibility to turn left and crossing the junction on a save way 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 45

Bicycle measures operational Bicycle-friendly red lights Pilot project from June 2013 to November 2014 Part of a research project ( Langsamverkehrsfreundliche Lichtsignalanlagen ) Permission for cyclists to turn right at 3 sites in Basel Shared green lights for pedestrians and cyclists at 1 site aim: better acceptance of the traffic lights 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 46

Bicycle measures operational Monitoring and Controlling Installation of new permanent automatic traffic counters on cycling routes (roads and bicycle ways) Project objectives: Evaluate frequency over time Understand circulation patterns Monitor weather-dependent and seasonal variations Evaluate the impact of the realised measures of the strategy Deduce indicators to estimate the developpement of bicycle use in the future 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 47

Bicycle measures operational Monitoring and Controlling Decrease of bike accidents since: Launch of reduced speed zones (30 km/h) Improvement of accident hotspots > Reduction from 47 (2001) to 7 (2010) accidents consequent improvement and expansion of cycle lane network Verkehrsunfälle mit Beteiligung von Velofahrenden Verkehrsunfälle m it Beteiligung von Velofahrenden 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 296 295 309 314 Unfälle verletzte Velofahrende getötete Velofahrende 340 272 253 239 243 229 340 350 221 207 199 309 204 201 314 184 192 195 192 296 295 166 161 170 166 159 168 164 167 145 154 142 148 300 134 130 132 272 110 100 253 92 69 239 243 60 229 250 0 3 1 223 0 2 221 2 3 0 3 2 0 0 4 2 1 0 0 2 1 1 199 204 201 200 166 159 16 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 48 150 134 223 400 Unfälle verletzte Velofahrende getötete Velofahrende 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Bicycle measures promotion and education Campaigns for environment-friendly mobility Internet-platform und label Basel on the way Promote cycling and walking Illustrate events and campaigns E-bikes for companies E-bike test week for company employees campaign fair traffic New media, newspaper ads, events Mobility week and slowup Yearly events for sustainable mobility 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 49

Bicycle measures promotion and education Bicycle citymap Actualised city cycling map (2011) german, english, french and version 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 50

Bicycle measures promotion and education traffic garden 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 51

Bicycle measures promotion and education traffic garden Offer of traffic prevention: - Kindergarden 1. year: simple pedestrian rules - Kindergarden 2. year: simple pedestrian rules, school way definition - primary school 1. year: enlarged pedestrian rules - primary school 2. year: my limitation, beginning of cycling - primary school 3. year: practise cycling in traffic garden - primary school 4. year: practise cycling in traffic garden - orientation school 5. year: cycling in own quarter - orientation school 6. year: after needs ore desires of pupils - orientation school 7. year: cycling ability / visit rehab clinic 26.09.2014 "Bicycle promotion", BVD BS / MOB 52