In this scientific paper, the authors ask the question: Is it possible to reduce motorized private transport by expanding the bicycle infrastructure in German cities?
The bicycle is an environmentally friendly and health-promoting alternative to motorized private transport and is also more cost-effective. Currently, the bicycle is not yet being used to the extent that it could be. Far too many people resort to the car for a variety of reasons. This paper examines possible reasons, such as safety issues, time, weather, and road users' states of mind, that prevent daily bicycle use.
In the following, measures and guidelines are presented on how it is possible to enable safer, more structured, and more flexible bicycle traffic in German cities and thus exert a positive influence on the overall traffic. The focus is on infrastructural measures such as improved marking of bicycle lanes, the development of bicycle highways or new concepts for crossing areas, the development of a joint concept between public transport and a traffic-regulating fee for motorized private transport.
Since a gap in the research on whether these measures can be implemented in the eastern German city of Dresden was found, a SWOT matrix is used to analyze the concrete possibilities that can be implemented and to evaluate possible opportunities and potential risks. The strengths as well as the weaknesses, that emerge from the cityscape, society, and political measures, serve as a basis.
Table of contents
List of abbreviations
List of figures
List of tables
1. Introduction
2. The current state of bicycle traffic in Germany
2.1. Classification of bicycle traffic in the overall German traffic situation
2.2. Advantages of the bicycle
2.3. Disadvantages of the bicycle
2.4. Perception of the population on the current cycling situation
3. Hazard prevention through infrastructural adjustments
3.1. New mobility design bicycle lane marking and separation
3.2. Bicycle highways - save and fast bicycle paths
3.3. Redesign of intersection areas for more safety
3.4. The city toll - Motor traffic regulating measure
3.5. Improving the bicycle volume through combination with the local public transport system
4. SWOT analysis regarding the bicycle suitability of Dresden
5. Conclusion
6. Bibliography
Appendix
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