Citation

Zacharias J. ITE J. 1999; 69(8): 22-28.

Affiliation

Concordia University, Montreal, Que, Canada

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Institute of Transportation Engineers)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Mixed-mode streets are being proposed as a solution to local traffic and land-use problems. A mixed-mode street in Amsterdam with relatively high traffic volume was studied to determine how the modes and directions are accommodated. The free movement of pedestrians, cyclists and trams are observed, especially the skill of the Amsterdam cyclist. Results show that the variations in density observed have little or no effect on cycling behavior. The most promising feature of the Leidsestraat case is the role of environmental design in the location of the movement streams. Subtle changes in paving are closely related to the distribution of pedestrians and bicycles in the street.

Language: en