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Bikeway And Legislation
One of the potential pitfalls for observers trying to interpret the operation of bikeways (or segregated cycle facilities) is that the same legal assumptions do not apply in all environments. For instance, in contrast to most English speaking countries, some European countries, including Germany, France, Denmark, Belgium, and the Netherlands have defined liability legislation. Thus there is a legal assumption that motorists are automatically considered liable in law for any injuries that occur if they collide with a cyclist. This may hold regardless of any fault on the part of the cyclist and may significantly affect the behaviour of motorists when they encounter cyclists. In some countries it is legal for cyclists to pass a motor-vehicle on its kerb-side, and cyclists doing so may enjoy the protection of the law. In this case, the use of segregated cycle facilities conforms to existing traffic law. In other jurisdictions similar "undertaking" manoeuvres by cyclists are illegal. Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bikeway
Cycling infrastructure is all infrastructure cyclists are allowed to use. Bikeways include bike paths, bike lanes, cycle tracks, rail trails and, where permitted, sidewalks. Roads used by Motor vehicle, motorists are also cycling infrastructure, except where cyclists are barred such as many Controlled-access highway, freeways/motorways. It includes amenities such as Bicycle stand, bike racks for parking, shelters, service centers and specialized traffic signs and signals. The more cycling infrastructure, the more modal share, people get about by bicycle. Good road design, road maintenance and traffic management can make Safety of cycling infrastructure, cycling safer and Cyclability, more useful. Settlements with a dense network of grid plan, interconnected streets tend to be places for utility cycling, getting around by bike. Their cycling networks can give people direct, fast, easy and convenient routes. History The history of cycling infrastructure starts from shortly a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
