BRUTUS - Cycling flow analysis
The challenge
For modelling short trips like cycling and walking, one needs a high spatial resolution and detail in the description of urban structure and transport system, and it is important to take individual traveller characteristics into account.
What we did
Brutus is therefore very suitable for such scope with its high-density grid and individual-level approach. Therefore, there is a special class of Brutus models that focus on cycling and walking.
Impact
Travel demand is still modelled as multi-modal to get the modal shares to the correct level, but close attention is been paid to the bicycle network and route choices.
Analysis of potential for more cycling in Greater Copenhagen
The challenge
Greater Copenhagen Region (Capital Region and Region Sealand in Denmark and Skåne and Halland in Sweden) wanted to develop a cycling strategy and action plan and needed an analysis of the potentials for more cycling.
What we did
We analysed the potential for car commuters to switch to bicycle or e-bike the whole trip or combining the bicycle and train for longer commutes as well as the potential for more recreational cycling and cycling tourism.
Effect
Data and numbers about the potential for model shift between cars and bicycles, reduction in cars on the roads, CO2 emissions and sick-days as well as cost-benefit for society.
Cycle Superhighway Network Plan
The challenge
Establish an easily recognizable and coherent network of cycle superhighways to link together the main hubs across 22 municipalities and the Copenhagen Capital Region.
What we did
Concept development, creation of signature system elements, preparation of design standards catalogues, awareness campaign support
Effect
A visionary plan to prioritize and facilitate longer-distance bicycling has resulted in a highly successful and world-renowned network of direct routes throughout the capital region.
Cycle Super Highways Berlin
Description
Feasibility Study and design for 6 of 10 Cycle Super Highways in Berlin (80 km corridor length);
draft and detailed design
Scope
- Identification and assessment of possible routes
- Preliminary design and cost-best analysis
- Draft and detailed design
Client GB infraVelo GmbH (owned by Berlin Senate)
Delivery period 01/2019-12/2020 (Feasibility study)
Since 01/2021 (Design)
Bicycle Network 2.0 Münster
Description
The City of Münster (315,000 inh) has on of the highest modal share of cycling in Germany (40% of all trips). To further increase this share and to improve conditions for cycling a coherent and hierarchic network of cycling infrastructure has been developed.
Scope- Macroscopic simulation of bicycle traffic with Brutus
- Network planning
- Communication, participation and stakeholder management including a tracking campaign
- Redesign of selected streets and intersections
Client Münster municipality
Delivery period 08/2020-06/2023
Bicycle network plan for Turku city centre
The challenge
In order to reach the set goals for bicycle traffic the bicycle network plan for city centrum needed an upgrade. The old plan has old standards of planning and it was mainly bidirectional. The city also has many addresses that are difficult to reach by bike.
What we did
We planned new network plan based on latest bicycle traffic planning principles and best practises. The new network plan is mainly unidirectional. The project also included cross-sections of challenging parts of the network and we estimated the total cost of the change.
Effect
The new network plan helps to design and built a cohesive and logical set of bicycle routes. Eventually, the network will also make it easier to cycle in the city and increase bike traffic.
Oulu region cycling network 2040
Description
New comprehensive network plan of Oulu region, 8 municipalities
Scope
Comprehensive network plan will determinen the target state of bike ways in Oulu region. The project contained network hierarchy and a detailed network plan which indicates also infrastructure type and direction of the path. Network plan was done using GIS and it is shared online, making it available to all stakeholders. Good availability of a plan will most likely reduce any deviation from the network plan and thus the cycling network will be more cohesive in the future. It is useful and important when planning new land use. Also, any modifications made in network plan is instanty again available to all stakeholders.
Client City of Oulu
Delivery period 5/2023-06/2024
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Bike-share system in Jönköping
Description
Design of bike share system in Jönköping municipality
Scope
Investigate and give recommendations to design an inclusive bike share system in an early planning stage. The focus has been on the inclusivity of the bike share system over the more traditional focus on technical function.
Client Jönköping municipality
Delivery period 1/2023-6/2023Active School Travel, DLR (Greater Dublin), Ireland
The challenge
Unsafe conditions for children to walk and cycle to school as a result of car oriented suburban planning and street design from the past.
What we did
Designed a coherent network of Active School Travel routes with the safety concerns of families with children in mind, linking residential areas to 65 schools across the county.
Effect
Enabled more children to walk and cycle to school, and help to change the perception of cycling in DLR County.