Cycling and Walking

The appraisal of cycling and walking schemes is treated in a number of TAG Units. Key entry points are listed below.

Key Entry Points:

Introductory Material

The Promotion of walking and cycling can increase accessibility – see Multi-Modal Studies: Introduction to GOMMMS (TAG Unit 1.2.1).

The Safety objective can be employed to reduce accidents to pedestrians and cyclists – see Multi-Modal Studies: Introduction to GOMMMS (TAG Unit 1.2.1).

Guidance for the Project Manager

Land use measures can reduce distances travelled, thereby increasing the viability of cycling and walking – see Policy Instruments (TAG Unit 2.3).

Infrastructure measures such as cycle routes and pedestrian areas can increase uptake of these modes - see Policy Instruments (TAG Unit 2.3).

Management measures to support the uptake of cycling include cycle lanes, parking and crossing facilities. Also important is improved information provision including route signs and the pricing of cycle parking – all are covered in Policy Instruments (TAG Unit 2.3).

Guidance for the Expert

The physical fitness sub-objective (TAG Unit 3.3.12) recognises that increased levels of cycling and walking can be beneficial to health.

The journey ambience sub-objective (TAG Unit 3.3.13) recognises the need for dedicated facilities such as cycle lanes and pedestrian crossings. Journey quality contributes to choice of transport mode. Facility design and the condition of the road are also important for walking and cycling.

The Security sub-objective (TAG Unit 3.4.2) recognises that fear of personal security has an influence on whether people choose to walk or cycle.