Cycling As a Way of Life

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CASE STUDY

Vancouver | Cycling Infrastructure Cycling as a Way of Life

n its route to achieving bike-friendly status, Vancouver has O successfully dealt with challenges such as bikelash and climate change. Its secret? An inclusive design blueprint catering to all ages and abilities, known as “Triple A”.

The Challenge Cyclists participating in the June 2007 Critical Mass bike ride in Vancouver to promote safe urban bike use and push for more bike lanes. In 1996, the Vancouver City Council The increasing popularity proposed to convert one of the car lanes of cycling meant that the along Burrard Bridge into a bike lane. What was intended as a six-month trial safety of both cyclists and lasted only a week. motorists had become a

Marked by just traffic cones and police crucial issue for the city. VANCOUVER tape, the lane did not inspire confidence as a safety barrier. Traffic clogged the made its way to the city council and

roads upon the lane’s opening, providing was rejected for fear of a repeat of the ISSUE 16 • JAN 2020 additional fodder for bikelash—hostility negative public reaction of 1996. towards cyclists due to the increased presence of bicycles on streets. At the same time, reducing car emissions was becoming a bigger issue because The increasing popularity of cycling of the increasing awareness of climate meant that the safety of both cyclists and change. For policymakers, this posed motorists had become a crucial issue for a challenge and an opportunity: the city. In 2005, another proposal for a accounting for the health of residents as

separated bike lane along Burrard Bridge well as the environment. Simon Vincent is a content strategist at editorial consultancy Tuber Productions. 81 case study

The Solution

In 2008, Burrard Bridge became the focus Instead of closing an inbound car lane in the way of cyclists at an intersection Traditional cycling facilities, like shared ISSUE 16 • JAN 2020 of attention again, when then-Mayor Gregor or two like in previous proposals, the new connecting to the downtown core. In 2017, use lanes on major streets, tend to appeal Robertson proposed replacing a car lane plan converted a single outbound car lane the city reworked the intersection as part of to people who are comfortable travelling with a protected bike lane. Critics predicted into a bike lane. Mayor Robertson’s plan a C$35 million (S$36.5 million) upgrade. in traffic. However, as noted in the city’s this would lead to traffic congestion and also turned one of the two pedestrian official design guidelines from 2017, public unhappiness. lanes on each side of the bridge into a bike These infrastructure changes have proceeded “bikeways on quiet streets, protected bike lane, meaning that remaining foot traffic in tandem with the city’s “all ages and abilities” lanes and off-street pathways appeal to These fears did not materialise when the bike converged into one lane. A sturdy barricade, design principle, also known as “Triple A”. people who are interested in cycling but lane officially opened in 2009. There was instead of cones, separated cyclists from This means making cycling safe and convenient concerned for their safety”. smooth traffic flow and no significant incidents motorists and pedestrians. for everyone, from children to seniors. of bikelash. Tracing the evolution of the bridge, urban media outlet CityLab attributed its Nevertheless, the city had to deal with success to a “smarter bike lane plan”. unforeseen issues, such as cars getting

01 On Burrard Bridge, a barricaded bike lane was installed to separate traffic and protect the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. 83 case study AAA Network Protected Bike Lane ant an Sharrow (Shared Roadway) The most comfortable parts of the network are Indicates a roadway shared with motor vehicles. The arrow People cycling are protected from motor shows where a people cycling should generally position

ortable designated as All-Ages-and-Abilities (AAA) Bicycle vehicles by physical barriers such as planters, TE themselves curbs, or bollards; also includes o©-street paths which are emphasized by the yellow highlighted Indicates a bicycle route or lane

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The guidelines also note the usefulness of integrated rainwater management systems for Together with these policy changes, non- landscaping and urban design elements as growing trees. Rain gardens were constructed government actors have also done their part to “traffic calming measures”. This connects to collect run-off from surrounding streets promote cycling as a healthy and sustainable with the other aspect of Vancouver’s cycling along 63rd Avenue and Yukon Street Plaza. mode of transportation. In 2007, Mia Kohout, plan: sustainability. the editor of cycling publication Momentum The city introduced natural ISSUE 16 • JAN 2020 Explaining the thinking behind this, the Mag, launched Bike to Work Week. In 2011, Vancouver launched its Greenest City city’s green infrastructure planner Cameron elements along the streets Action Plan to create “compact neighborhoods Owen told the Sightline Institute: “We want The event, advocating for residents to to create a pleasant with higher density to provide easy access to to make it so that every time we build a cycle to work, attracted over 1,000 new work, shopping and recreation”, making it street [or] add a bike lane...we look for the cyclists in its inaugural year, according to and inviting cycling easier to do away with cars. The city introduced opportunity to put in a rain garden, tree community newspaper Vancouver Courier. It experience for cyclists. natural elements along the streets to create a trench or structural soils that collect water has since become a popular annual event for pleasant and inviting cycling experience for and support tree growth.” businesses to show their support for cycling cyclists. For instance, streets were built with culture and infrastructure.

01 The City of Vancouver provides an annual cycling and guiding map that details all bikeways and greenways for people 02 Cyclists riding on the dedicated bike lanes, which help to reduce road danger in Vancouver. of all ages and abilities. 85 case study

One of Vancouver’s goals is for two-thirds of trips to be completed by active transportation by 2030.

The Outcome

Today, Burrard Bridge sees more than one on the city’s ongoing transportation million bike crossings a year, and is one of goals. One of Vancouver’s goals is for the busiest bike lanes in North America. two-thirds of trips to be completed by active transportation by 2030. It is an Business leader and critic-turned-supporter ambitious but fitting aim considering of cycling Charles Gauthier told CBC News that in 2017, three years ahead of a in 2019: “We couldn’t have predicted how previous goal, 50% of trips in Vancouver popular cycling would become if you made were from active transportation. it safer for people.” For cities worried about bikelash when Cycling initiatives have received added implementing transportation and impetus since the city published the sustainability initiatives, Vancouver has Climate Emergency Report in early 2019 shown that designing for safety and to tackle climate change. The report builds inclusivity can make all the difference.

01 The scenic Stanley Park offers cyclists an enjoyable cycling experience in downtown Vancouver. 02 The separated bike lanes along Dunsmuir Street allow riders to commute safely during rush hour.