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An Analysis Of Cyclist Path Choices Through Shared Space Intersections In England, Allison Boyce Duncan
An Analysis Of Cyclist Path Choices Through Shared Space Intersections In England, Allison Boyce Duncan
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Shared space is a traffic calming technique as well as urban design concept. Also known as ‘Naked Streets’, this technique strives to fully integrate the roadway into the urban fabric by removing elements such as lane markings, curbs, and traffic signs. By removing these elements and creating a more plaza-like space, these spaces become ambiguous and no user group has priority. The technique is relatively new, and the majority of existing research concerns pedestrians only.
This study focused on intersections in England with the goal of understanding how bicycle riders perceive and travel through shared space intersections.
Using video observations, …