Dutch and local bike experts, planners, advocates, engineers and business people came together in the COG Board Room during the opening session to discuss how Washington, D.C. can become more bike-friendly.
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Opening session Thinkbike
1. THINKBIKE WORKSHOPS
WASHINGTON, DC
Philosophy and measures for increasing
bikeability
Cor van der Klaauw,
senior advisor of the province of Groningen
member of the Dutch Bike Council
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4. Benefits for society
Sustainability
Accessibility
Health
Liveability
Economics
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5. Of course: sustainability
No CO2-emission (Reduction in the Netherlands: 2.4 million tons)
Efficient
Reduction of global footprint
Alleviates global warming
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6. Accessibility
Consequences in urban areas:
More efficient use of transport infrastructure
Better traffic flow in all Dutch towns
Easier access to towns, business areas etc.
Shorter travel times (the bike is the fastest means of transport in town)
Less congestion
Efficient parking (8 bicycles for 1 car)
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7. Health
Cyclists versus non-cyclists
Increase of life expectancy by 3 years
Age healthier (10 years)
Decrease of diseases (e.g. obesity, heart and coronary diseases, Alzheimer)
Less overweight children and more physically fit
Independent and self-confident youth
Reduction of healthcare costs
Work absenteeism reduction (10-15%)
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8. Liveability
Cycling brings more joy and happiness in everybody's life
No traffic noise
No fine particles and Nitro-oxides
Social integration within town
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9. Economics
Reduction of commuting costs
Less need to build expensive parking lots
More efficient transport
Sustainable economic growth
Increase of sales in shops
Reduction of 10-15% in work absenteeism
Every mile by car costs $ 0.40
Every mile by bike gains $ 0.19
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14. Source: RWS/AVV 2005 /MON 2005
0
1,75
3,50
5,25
7,00
0-12 12-16 16-18 18-20 20-25 25-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-65 65-75 >75 Avg
Dailycovereddistance(km)
Women
Men
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Average daily distance by gender
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15. Source: RWS/AVV 2005 /MON 2005
0
0,50
1,00
1,50
2,00
Age 0-12 12-16 16-18 18-20 20-25 25-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-65 65-75 >75 Avg
Dailynr.oftrips
Women
Men
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Average daily number of trips by gender
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20. Joy! Freedom, flexibility,
being outside
It’s very convenient
Relaxing
Safe (Perceived safety)
Cheap
Health benefit
The fastest way to go about
town
Easy to combine with other
modes of transport
[more]
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What makes the Dutch cycle?
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21. time
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Cost-benefit-ratio
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0
Bristol 10 years
Davis, CA 40 years
Munich, Basel
Portland, OR 15 years
Washington, DC 15 years
Investment in time ➞
Amsterdam
Cost-benefit-ratio of cycling investments over time
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23. Washington NL
Cycling part of everyone’s transport options √ √√
Guidelines fit for promoting mainstream cycling √ √√
Ability to bike (+cycling education) √ √√
Cycling done by all ages √ √√
Law enforcement and system to protect cyclists √
Helmet use √√
Bike safety √√
Cycling to school √√√
Political support for cycling √ √√√
Image of cycling √ √√
Image of cyclists √√
Bike integrated in transport planning √√
Bike-transit integration √ √√
Space for more biking √√
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Washington versus the Netherlands
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46. Philosophy by Dutch enforcement:
Car drivers
should take full responsibility for driving a car which
may cause death or injury
should be aware of the capricious nature of cyclists
(esp. children)
are always liable when an accident happens
Cyclists should stick to traffic rules
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Liability and enforcement
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