MATEC Web of Conferences (Jan 2017)

Growing role of walking and cycling and the associated risks

  • Okraszewska Romanika,
  • Birr Krystian,
  • Gumińska Lucyna,
  • Michalski Lech

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201712201006
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 122
p. 01006

Abstract

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Increasing the role of active mobility, including walking and cycling, is one of the tools for developing sustainable urban transport systems as recommended by the EU. The article describes the trends in pedestrian and bicycle traffic in Poland and its share in urban modal split. It identifies and describes the main sources of risks to pedestrian and cycle safety. Recommendations are proposed on how to ensure that pedestrians and cyclists can use traffic safely.