Which type of vehicle follow in non-motorised conveyances?
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n-motorised transport (NMT) is often a key element of successfully encouraging clean urban transport. It can be a very attractive mode of transport for relatively short distances, which make up the largest share of trips in cities. The key to reversing the trend towards more private vehicle use is making walking and cycling attractive, together with improving public transport. This can be done by a range of activities including construction of sidewalks and bike lanes, bike sharing programmes, urban planning and pedestrian-oriented development. NMT is a highly cost-effective transportation strategy and brings about large health, economic and social co-benefits, particularly for the urban poor. The main barriers are the perceived low status of NMT, and the current focus on car-oriented planning.
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Non-motorised Transportation (also known as active transportation and human powered transportation) includes walking and bicycling, and variants such as small-wheeled transport (cycle rickshaws, skates, skateboards, push scooters and hand carts) and wheelchair travel. These modes provide both recreation and transportation (VTPI, 2010; gTKP, 2010), and are especially important for short trips up to 7 kms, which take up the largest share of trips in urban areas (Witting et al., 2006). NMT can be stimulated by a policy package consisting of investments in facilities, awareness campaigns, smart urban planning, improved public transport and disincentives for the use of motorised private vehicles.
Specific ways to improve non motorised transportation are, inter alia (VPTI, 2010; Litman, 2009):
Improve sidewalks, crosswalks, paths, bicycle lanes and networks.Public bicycle systems (automated bicycle rental systems designed to provide efficient mobility for short, utilitarian urban trips).Develop pedestrian oriented land use and building design.Increase road and path connectivity, with special non motorised shortcutsTraffic calming, streetscape improvements, traffic speed reductions, vehicle restrictions and road space reallocation (see 'traffic management').Safety education, law enforcement and encouragement programs.Bicycle parking.Bicycle integration in transit systems (e.g. racks in metro or on bus)Address security concerns of pedestrians and cyclists.Congestion pricingVehicle parking policiesFuel taxes
Introduction top:
Non-motorised Transportation (also known as active transportation and human powered transportation) includes walking and bicycling, and variants such as small-wheeled transport (cycle rickshaws, skates, skateboards, push scooters and hand carts) and wheelchair travel. These modes provide both recreation and transportation (VTPI, 2010; gTKP, 2010), and are especially important for short trips up to 7 kms, which take up the largest share of trips in urban areas (Witting et al., 2006). NMT can be stimulated by a policy package consisting of investments in facilities, awareness campaigns, smart urban planning, improved public transport and disincentives for the use of motorised private vehicles.
Specific ways to improve non motorised transportation are, inter alia (VPTI, 2010; Litman, 2009):
Improve sidewalks, crosswalks, paths, bicycle lanes and networks.Public bicycle systems (automated bicycle rental systems designed to provide efficient mobility for short, utilitarian urban trips).Develop pedestrian oriented land use and building design.Increase road and path connectivity, with special non motorised shortcutsTraffic calming, streetscape improvements, traffic speed reductions, vehicle restrictions and road space reallocation (see 'traffic management').Safety education, law enforcement and encouragement programs.Bicycle parking.Bicycle integration in transit systems (e.g. racks in metro or on bus)Address security concerns of pedestrians and cyclists.Congestion pricingVehicle parking policiesFuel taxes
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