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UP Diliman Bikeways Initiatives in Sustainable Transport Ricardo G. Sigua, D. Engg. Associate Professor, UP COE Faculty Affiliate, UP NCTS

“When

I see an adult on a bicycle, I have hope for the human race.” - H.G. Wells

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Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 15, 2001

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UP BICYCLE STUDY A Preliminary Assessment

“The UP Diliman campus offers an ideal place for biking. It has vast greenery and open space that can make biking pleasant and relaxing. It also has generally mild slopes or grades that do not make biking an arduous task.”

National Center for Transportation Studies University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City March 2000 (First submitted in October 1992)

Benefits of Cycling in UP Campus “ Energy

efficiency “ Reduced environmental impacts “ Less traffic congestion “ Health

ÆDistinctive University Character

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General Transportation Policy Proposed for the University w

Giving highest priority to the enhancement of pedestrian and non-motorized modes of travel within the campus;

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Encouraging the use of public transportation instead of private vehicles for trips to and from the campus;

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Restraining private vehicular traffic;

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Minimizing campus through traffic; and,

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Promoting the development of environment-friendly transportation systems. Source: Development Options for the UP Campus, May 1996

Cycling Study Findings: 255 out of 467 (55%) respondents support a cycling policy in UP.

Gozun, 2000

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More than half (56%) of those living in UP are likely to use bicycle facilities if ever built while almost half (47%) of those living outside are also willing to use these facilities.

Bicycle Owners Bicycle Users

105 (22%) 7 (2%)

Major Reasons for not Cycling •Does not know how to cycle •Safety considerations •No Bicycle

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Addressing the Needs: The UP Bicycle Program “ Infrastructure:

UP Bikeways Network, road improvements, shower facilities, bike parking, talyer, etc. “ Bicycle Bank “ Education Program “ Information and Promotions

Bicycle Network and Facilities General Guidelines w

If possible, fully integrated network of bicycle lanes segregated from motorized vehicular traffic should be established.

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At locations where there is potential conflict with motorized vehicles, traffic control and safety devices shall be provided and set to give priority to pedestrians & bicycle users.

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Bicycle parking facilities shall be constructed within the premises of campus buildings.

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A good bicycle network would encourage campus residents and those living in areas just outside the campus to use bicycles.

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Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Community Affairs UP Bikeways Committee

Infrastructure Subcommittee

Institution Building Subcommittee

Enforcement Subcommittee

Tasks: • Planning • Design • Construction

Tasks: • Education • Information • Promotion

Task: • Traffic management

Pedestrian Walkways and Bikeways

Source: Development Options for UP Diliman( Bikeways superimposed)

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Proposed Bikeways & Revised PT Routes Shopping Center

Philcoa, Pantranco, SM Katipunan Ikot Toki

Chapel

Existing PT Routes Vinson's Hall

Main Library

Administration

Philcoa, Pantranco, SM Katipunan Ikot Math Dept.

Toki

C.P. Garcia Bicycle Route

Priority Schemes

Priority 1

Priority 1

Priority 2

Priority 3

Priority 3

Priority 1

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Bike Lane Bike Lane

OVAL

Illustrative Improvements

Bollards

Typical Cross Section

BIKE LANE

sidewalk

sidewalk

Direction of Flow along Oval

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Proposed Design Standards Design Speed: 30 kph. Minimum Turning Radius:

20m.

Lane width, meters:

Desirable: Minimum:

One-way 1.5m. 1.2m.

Two-way 2.4m. 2.0m.

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This bicycle program shall be reinforced by traffic management measures which will form part of a comprehensive transportation and traffic study for the campus. ÆModel Campus

Thank you.

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