{"id":8146,"date":"2022-10-14T12:24:57","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T10:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/supercykelstier.dk\/concept\/?page_id=8146"},"modified":"2024-09-05T13:53:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T11:53:20","slug":"connectivity-to-public-transport","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/supercykelstier.dk\/concept\/design-and-build-special-sections\/connectivity-to-public-transport\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycle superhighways and connectivity to public transport hubs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here you will find a number of recommendations and best practice examples to promote multimodal trips along the cycle superhighway network. The aim is to create a high and consistent level of connectivity between cycle superhighways and public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recommendations and examples can be used when screening future (or existing) cycle superhighways to also upgrade conditions for commuters who use a combination of cycling and public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selection criteria for relevant public transport hubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cycle superhighways are the third pillar of regional transport planning. The target group is bicycle commuters who commute distances longer than five kilometers by bike. Public transport hubs that support longer commutes combined with cycling are therefore particularly relevant when stations and stops are identified and upgraded in connection with the establishment of a cycle superhighway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended that relevant public transport hubs to which the cycle superhighways should particularly connect, are selected based on the following selection criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Distance to cycle superhighway <\/i><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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There should be a relatively short distance between the hub and the cycle superhighway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trains often serve longer commutes than buses, which is why bicycle commuters tend to cycle further to change to trains than to buses. Therefore, differentiation is made between the distance of different types of public transport hubs to cycle superhighways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Railway stations<\/strong><\/td>Bus stops<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Maximum 500 meters distance between stations and cycle superhighway.<\/td>Maximum 100 meters distance between bus stops and cycle superhighway.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Recommended selection criterion for the distance of relevant public transport hubs to the cycle superhighway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Frequency <\/i><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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For multimodal trips, the frequency of public transport departures is important as it needs to match the flexibility of cycling. There will often be a higher frequency at hubs near cities where there are also several types of transportation options. On the routes between cities, the frequency will often be lower. Therefore, different standards for frequency are applied based on two different geographical contexts..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urban Areas<\/strong><\/td>Rural Areas<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Minimum six departures per hour at the stop\/station (across public transport modes)<\/td>Minimum two departures per hour at the stop\/station (across public transport modes)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Recommended selection criterion for the departure frequency for relevant public transport hubs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Transport options <\/i><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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When connecting cycle superhighways to public transport hubs, priority should be given to the hubs that offer the longest and most time-competitive trips compared to driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Order of priority<\/strong><\/td>Public transport mode<\/strong><\/td>Rationale<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/strong>.<\/td>Long-distance and regional trains<\/strong><\/td>Long-distance and regional trains serve the longer public transport journeys. Due to the long distances between stops, the bicycle is an ideal access mode for bringing people to stations.<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/strong>.<\/td>S-trains<\/strong><\/td>Like the cycle superhighway network, the S-train network is widely branched and follows important corridors from the Finger Plan with workplaces and housing, connecting important towns and hubs. S-train stations have the highest share of access journeys by cycling among public transport modes and are obvious multimodal connection points for cycle superhighways1<\/a><\/sup>Passagerpulsen: Passagerpulsens Nationale Passagertilfredshedsunders\u00f8gelse, 2018. Link<\/a><\/span>.<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/strong>.<\/td>Local trains<\/strong><\/td>Local trains serve important connections, such as linking market towns with each other and with smaller communities outside the Finger Plan\u2019s ‘palm’ and ‘finger corridors,’ and are obvious multimodal connection points for cycle superhighways.<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/strong>.<\/td>E, R and S buses (regional express buses)<\/strong><\/td>The E, R and S bus lines are the bus lines that are the most time-competitive on longer distances. This is partly due to direct routes and partly due to the relatively large distance between stops. In addition, they often connect major hubs. Particularly popular bus stops on these bus routes are obvious multimodal connection points for cycle superhighways.<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/strong>.<\/td>Light rail<\/strong><\/td>Light rail systems can serve many different types of journeys. The upcoming light rail along the road Ring 3 in Greater Copenhagen will likely cater to both short, local trips and more regional journeys across several municipal borders. Some of the stations will have a fairly large and dispersed catchment area, making them suitable for access trips by bicycle.<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/strong>.<\/td>Metro and other bus lines<\/strong><\/td>The last category includes public transport modes that are generally used for shorter trips, making them less suitable for multimodal journeys and thus prioritized lower in this selection. Research conducted by Passagerpulsen shows that these modes have the lowest proportion of cycling in both access and egress journeys2<\/a><\/sup>Passagerpulsen: Passagerpulsens Nationale Passagertilfredshedsunders\u00f8gelse, 2018. Link<\/a><\/span>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Local conditions can vary, and in some areas, a bus line may be the fastest and most important public transportation option, just as metro terminus may have a larger catchment area than other stations along the line. Therefore, it may be relevant to upgrade these hubs as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Connecting cycle superhighway to public transport hubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Often there will be a certain distance between the cycle superhighway and the hub. This connection is an important part of the connectivity. It is therefore important to consider the following circumstances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bicycle connection <\/i><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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To make the distance between the cycle superhighway and the public transport hub feel like an integrated part of the multimodal journey, it is recommended that the standard quality for this stretch also follows the recommendations for the choice of design of the path and route on the rest of the cycle superhighway network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read more about the recommendations for choice of design of cycle superhighways here <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Navigation and wayfinding <\/i><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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It is important that the commuter is guided properly between the cycle superhighway and the public transport hub. Therefore, it is recommended to use signage both away from the cycle superhighway to the public transport hub and from the public transport hub to the cycle superhighway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also a good idea to use the same type of signage throughout the entire cycle superhighway network to ensure recognisability across the network. The signage can also act as a seal of quality for the individual user and as an indication of good parking options for bicycles in connection with intermodal travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read more about navigation and wayfinding to and from cycle superhighways here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Wayfinding from the cycle superhighway to the public transport hub <\/i><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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From the cycle superhighway, it is recommended to use the F21,2, path direction sign, with the service symbol and the name of the hub. The distance to the hub should always be indicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The symbol used depends on the type of public transportation. Examples of the symbols are shown below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Symbols used on signage from the cycle superhighway: M 13 Railway station, M 13,1 S-train, M 13,2 Metro, M 14 Bus terminal3<\/a><\/sup>Vejdirektoratet: Servicevejvisning p\u00e5 almindelige veje, 2018. Link<\/a><\/span>.<\/td>		\"\"
Example of a service signpost across Storeb\u00e6lt. Photo: Celis Consult<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Wayfinding from the public transport hub to the cycle superhighway <\/i><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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At the public transport hub, it is recommended to have clear signage for the cycle superhighway so that those arriving by public transport can easily find it. The signage can also serve as an advertisement for the cycle superhighway and possibly draw attention to how short it is by bike to the next city or station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n