Appraise streets for cycling
In this insightful tenth expert interview, we delve into CycleRAP—a powerful tool designed to appraise and evaluate roads and bicycle infrastructure for safety.
Conrad, engages in a compelling discussion with Monica Olyslagers, the Global Innovation Manager and Cities Specialist at iRAP (International Road Assessment Program).
Monica explains how CycleRAP is revolutionising road safety by identifying high-risk locations for bicyclists and other light mobility users—without relying on crash data. This innovative approach aims to reduce accidents and improve safety for vulnerable road users. .Key highlights of the discussion include how CycleRAP is utilised to:
- Enhance asset management and maintenance planning for bicycling infrastructure.
- Prioritise investments and planning for bicycle and light mobility modes.
- Provide safety key performance indicators (KPIs) and track performance over time.
Join this fruitful conversation! It provides a deep dive into the potential of CycleRAP, which we will test in one of the emerging cities featured in the next unit.
Suggested links
- What is ‘CycleRAP’?
- Training Concept and Syllabus on Improving Bicycle Road Infrastructure Safety Safe Cycling Routes Toolkit User Manual (2022)
Data Fundamentals for Sustainable Mobility
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