[sustran] Re: Bikes & Train Tracks

Pascal Desmond pascal at pop.gn.apc.org
Thu Sep 23 19:36:48 JST 1999


When new tram lines are installed in many European cities they take a pile
of old car tyres and grind them down to make a rubber wedge/stip which fits
into the gap between the track and tarmac.
Basically the tram rides along and squeezes this stuff out of the way.
Cyclists just ride over it cos they are relatively light.
Afaik this stuff is available commercially but I have no further information.

>Dear Gerry and Sustrans Members,
>>
>>I have been troubled by the dangers that bike riders
>>>>face when crossing railroad tracks, particularly tracks that are diagonal
>>>>and nearly parallel to the road. (original snipped)
>
>
>The simplest solution might be to segregate cycles for the crossing, then
>limit the crossing angle for cyclists by putting a dog-leg in the cycle
>path. The Dutch cycle route design manual (available in English and
>excellent value) calls for a minimum angle between cycle track and rails of
>45 degrees, with a minimum track width of 2.5 m (to allow cyclists some
>manoeuvering room).
>
>The problem might be finding enough room for the dog-leg.
>
>I don't know of any special compounds.
>
>
>
>
>Kerry Wood MIPENZ, MCIT
>Transport Consulting Engineer
>Phone/fax + 64 4 971 5549
>1 McFarlane St  Wellington 6001  New Zealand


Kind regards
Pascal Desmond.




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