From eric.britton at ecoplan.org Sun Aug 1 02:46:09 2010 From: eric.britton at ecoplan.org (eric britton) Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:46:09 +0200 Subject: [sustran] Kaohsiung 2010: First International Share/Transport Forum Message-ID: <07d501cb30da$3a82b740$af8825c0$@britton@ecoplan.org> Paris, Saturday, 31 July, 2010 I thought you might like to have this early heads up and invitation to collaboration. I tried to get ti on one page but failed horribly. And so it goes. But let this not cool your ardor for more and better sharing in transport. Regards, Eric Britton WorldStreets.org | NewMobility.org | Skype: newmobility 8, rue Jospeh Bara | Paris 75006 France | +331 7550 3788 ____________ First International Share/Transport Forum - Kaohsiung City, Taiwan - 16 - 19 September 2010 "Why would you buy a cow, if all you want is a glass of milk? In some of the world's most successful and livable cities, we are already entering into a world of new mobility practices that are changing the transportation landscape. It has to do with sharing, as opposed to outright ownership. The City of Kaohsiung, together with an international team from the Chinese Institute of Transport (CIT) and the New Mobility Partnerships , is organizing a three-day international forum to take place from 16 - 19 September 2010, in which professionals working at the leading edge of sustainable transport innovations are coming together, to examine together the concept and practice of sharing transport in the 21st century, and to discuss future applications for Share/Transport in Taiwan, China, Asia and beyond. Who should attend this year's conference? . Researchers, city administration, operators, activists, NGOs, students, consultants, media, large public sector employers, and suppliers or products, technology and services to the sector o Coming from Taiwan, China, South-East Asia and all others interested in knowing more about share/transport o Language: Chinese/English. Full translation of all sessions . Click here for 2010 conference brochure and invitation - www.k2010-sum.sharetransport.org . See www.kaohsiung.sharetransport.org or www.kaohsiung-sharetransport.com.tw (Chinese) for full information The World Share/Transport Forum International Collaboration and exchange - Opportunities and invitations Kaohsiung 2010 This is a continuing international program -- the Kaohsiung conference is intended to be the opening shot in a series of collaborative initiatives in support of transport sharing that are set to take place in the months and several years ahead. Here are some of the collaborative currents which may interest you and concerning which we should be most pleased to hear from you. . Working papers and reports covering the topics under discussion are welcome and will be selectively shared with the conference . Shared/resources: We are developing a shared library of resources and program information on the full range of topics under discussion (see website for clarification). You are invited to inspect and add to there. . Journal of record: World Streets is the journal of record for the World Share/Transport Forum and the Kaohsiung 2010 Conference. You can check it out http://worldstreets.wordpress.com/category/sharing/. If you have ideas for articles, contact the editor at editor@worldstreets.org . Languages - The conference is in English and Chinese with simultaneous translation of all sessions. Some may find use in the Google Translate buttons that have been incorporated into each page of the site, offering useful (for some) one click rough translations into 18 languages. . Young Researchers/Future Leaders project: This could be an important project component as you will see on the introductory section on the site. But there is very little time. We need to find the resources for these "backpack" fellowships. We have plenty of excellent candidates and it would be great to find the means to bring them to Kaohsiung. Any ideas for us about financing and other forms of support? . Sponsors: We are on the lookout for sponsors to lend a hand with various aspects of the program. One of these is to cover the costs of the Young Researchers, as well as to help people working in these areas in their own countries in the developing world to come to Kaohsiung and listen, and learn with us. New Mobility is a two way street. . Round Tables: We are already discussing the possibility of several Regional, National or City Round Tables, building on the base which has thus far been created. Would you be interested in discussing? . 2011 World Conference. We already are discussing the 2011 conference and are looking for collaborators and hosts? Any ideas for us? If you have questions or suggestions, kindly contact eric.britton@newmobility.org or Skype newmobility. * Kindly think to share this posting with your colleagues, lists and others who share our interests and concerns. Team work! -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 33957 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://list.jca.apc.org/public/sustran-discuss/attachments/20100731/bf183722/attachment-0001.png From operations at velomondial.net Sun Aug 1 10:50:01 2010 From: operations at velomondial.net (Pascal van den Noort) Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:50:01 -0700 Subject: [sustran] future vision: Self-Wrapping Bicycle References: <1FA5B576-804D-4AE7-88E5-E18BC5521BAA@velomondial.net> Message-ID: <53ACC0EB-490F-4D74-BE8E-AE71967959EB@velomondial.net> Bendable bicycle wraps itself around a pole - by design Parking your two-wheeler in a shady neighborhood, but left your secondary lock at home? No problem -- to protect your wheels, just bend your bike around a nearby post and thread your U-lock through the whole kit at once. That's the idea behind UK designer Kevin Scott's folding bicycle, which is rigid enough to freely ride, but releases its flexible ratcheting mechanism when you push a lever on the side. The design won the 21-year-old student ?500 at the New Designers exhibition in London this week. He's presently looking for partners to help commercialize the concept, which looks more practical than some, so we expect it'll be only a few years before you'll see his creation zipping down the street. One question, though -- why not go the whole nine yards and give it a built-in lock, too? Read more here in The Daily Mail Pascal J.W. van den Noort Executive Director Velo Mondial operations@velomondial.net +31206270675 landline +31627055688 mobile phone Click here to follow Velo Mondial's Blog From eric.britton at ecoplan.org Mon Aug 2 05:11:41 2010 From: eric.britton at ecoplan.org (eric britton) Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2010 22:11:41 +0200 Subject: [sustran] "Old Mobility = mechanical solutions to biological problems" Message-ID: <1cc401cb31b5$c36d4170$4a47c450$@britton@ecoplan.org> From: Ann Hackett [mailto:aha@pacific.net] Sent: Sunday, 01 August, 2010 20:53 Some thoughts on "Old Mobility = mechanical solutions to biological problems." 1. "Why the narrow binomial choices...?" We're a product of our conditioning through experience, education and advertising. 2. Those "mechanistic approaches" to maintaining our current system have caused problems for users and our environment but have served those who benefit from these approaches very well and they don't want it to be fixed. Look at profits, advertising budgets, tax revenue, etc... 3. Search for "ants + transportation" and "Ant Colony Algorithm" and find evidence in favor of biological traffic organization by ants with their highly developed social behavior. 4. How to get a shift in character, away from artificially created desires of independence to highly developed social behavior? 5. Currently our binomial choices are: Dependent = Public Transportation Independent = Private, Car Ownership The 3rd option is: Interdependent = Shared Transportation 6. Decreasing the convenience of parking re-prioritizes the choices. From eric.britton at ecoplan.org Mon Aug 2 16:29:28 2010 From: eric.britton at ecoplan.org (eric britton) Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 09:29:28 +0200 Subject: [sustran] India lives in her cities too! Message-ID: <018b01cb3214$7331a840$5994f8c0$@britton@ecoplan.org> May I recommend this excellent blog project of the energetic and certainly not particularly timid Karthik Rao-Cavale for your attention. (The WordPress site allows us to pick up a weekly overview as below.) Hmm. The politics of transportation. Sounds interesting. Thank you Karthik. Be inconvenient. Persist! Best/Eric PS. Come to Kaohsiung and talk sharing: Www.kaohsiung.sharetransport.org and http://www.kaohsiung-sharetransport.com.tw/ in Chinese. Eric Britton | WorldStreets.org | NewMobility.org | Skype: newmobility 8, rue Jospeh Bara | Paris 75006 France | +331 7550 3788 From: India lives in her cities too! [mailto:no-reply@wordpress.com] Sent: Monday, 02 August, 2010 08:04 To: editor@worldstreets.org Subject: Weekly digest for August 2, 2010 So much for transparency... Karthik Rao-Cavale | July 30, 2010 at 1:30 AM | Tags: MMRDA , Commonwealth Games | Categories: Delhi , Mumbai , Transparency , Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/pZUdv-2X In Delhi, after the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) reported scams worth 20 crore rupees in construction projects for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, the Delhi Chief Minister has passed a "gag order" on her colleagues in the cabinet to keep the dirty secrets from coming out. And undoubtedly Mani Shankar Iyer will be getting some very [...] Read more of this post Add a comment to this post Mind your own business, Mr. Patil! Karthik Rao-Cavale | July 30, 2010 at 12:11 AM | Tags: Jayant Patil , BMC | Categories: Governance , Local Government, Participatory Planning | URL: http://wp.me/pZUdv-2S "Miffed at the way things have been handled by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) regarding the numerous potholes on city roads, Mumbai guardian minister Jayant Patil decided to take some officials concerned on ride in his car." Read more of this post Add a comment to this post WordPress WordPress.com | Thanks for flying with WordPress! Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Express yourself. Start a blog. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://subscribe.wordpress.com From sudhir at cai-asia.org Tue Aug 3 10:34:56 2010 From: sudhir at cai-asia.org (Sudhir) Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 09:34:56 +0800 Subject: [sustran] Reducing Emissions from Transport Projects Message-ID: Hi all, ADB has recently completed an evaluation report on "Reducing Emissions from Transport Projects". See - http://www.asiandevbank.org/Documents/Evaluation/Knowledge-Briefs/REG/EKB-REG-2010-16/default.asp You can find the report here - http://www.asiandevbank.org/Documents/Evaluation/Knowledge-Briefs/REG/EKB-REG-2010-16.pdf CAI Asia and ITDP were involved in this project. The tools for the evaluation can be found here - http://cleanairinitiative.org/portal/node/4121 This is probably the first time that a development agency/bank has looked into the impact of its past investments over two decades and has tried to derive lessons on emissions. Some of the interesting points made were 1. *?**Expressway projects were found to increase CO2 emissions over their 20-year lifetime compared with business as usual because of effects on induced travel that overwhelm the short term benefits of curbing low-efficiency congested traffic.**?* 2. * CO2 emissions from the construction and operations of ADB-funded transport projects ( for loans or grants approved during 2000?2009, over entire lifetime) were estimated at 792 million tons, or an average of 39.6 million tons annually, which is comparable to the current annual land transport emissions of Thailand. * 3. * ** EKB analysis found that air quality impacts are highly correlated to CO2 emissions and other public health benefits, such as improved traffic safety. Where projects provide CO2 reductions, it is likely that the project will also improve air quality and reduce traffic fatalities. * 4. *Upgrading bikeways and sidewalks in projects provides large emission reduction.** * 5. *It has some interesting insights on construction emissions, freight and TDM* 6. *suggestions on future ADB investment to reduce emissions...* regards, Sudhir Gota Transport Specialist CAI-Asia Center Units 3504-05, 35th Floor, Robinsons-Equitable Tower, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Metro Manila, Philippines 1605 Tel: +63-2-395-2843, Fax: +63-2-395-2846 www.cleanairinitiative.org Skype : sudhirgota From kanthikannan at gmail.com Tue Aug 3 16:29:50 2010 From: kanthikannan at gmail.com (Kanthi Kannan) Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 12:59:50 +0530 Subject: [sustran] Re: Funding of Pedestrian Infrastructure Message-ID: <4c57c58b.2049960a.6013.184b@mx.google.com> Dear all Greetings!! While all of us know that pedestrian infrastructure is not constructed / badly maintained because of lack of interest and not because of lack of funds. However government officials keep talking about the issue of funds and readily blame the issue on funds. Earlier we used to try to get an answer from the authorities as to what is happening to the funds or try to get them to answer regarding how a flyover gets constructed but footpaths do not and so on .. But we have realised that there are no clear answers and our pedestrian infrastructure remains terrible to say the least. One idea of funding is as follows Like the Metro Rail in Hyderabad is getting about 269 acres of land and also about 2000 Crores as Viability Gap Funding, why cannot the government form a pedestrian infrastructure company? This company will call for tenders and also ensure that it has a number of experts on the panel who will ensure that the pedestrian infrastructure will be made with its complete picture (space for utilities, hawkers etc) Your Thoughts are MOST NEEDED and MOST WELCOME Thanks Kanthi From eric.britton at ecoplan.org Tue Aug 3 19:04:04 2010 From: eric.britton at ecoplan.org (eric britton) Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 12:04:04 +0200 Subject: [sustran] Employment Opportunity Oxfam Ireland gender programme coordinator Message-ID: <018e01cb32f3$3695f4b0$a3c1de10$@britton@ecoplan.org> ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Monica Gorman To: tanzarn@yahoo.co.uk Sent: Tue, 3 August, 2010 2:23:31 Subject: gender programme coordinator Hi Nite I tried to send this to you and shamshad earlier but don't think it went to you. We have advertised for a gender programme coordinator so that we can get started on some serious gender justice work for tanzania. if you know of anyone sutiable, can you let them know and encourage them to apply thanks in advance monica (See attached file: Gender Program Coodinator Jul 2010 advert.doc) Monica Gorman Country Programme Manager Oxfam Ireland 270 Kiko Street (off Old Bagamoyo Road) P.O.Box 10962 Dar es Salaam Tanzania Phone: +255 22 2772726 Fax: +255 22 2775571 Mobile: +255 786 170334 -----Original Message----- From: Nite Tanzarn [mailto:tanzarn@yahoo.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday, 03 August, 2010 11:34 To: Gatnet - Gender and Transport Community of Practice Subject: [GATNET] Employment Opportunity Oxfam Ireland gender programme coordinator Nite Tanzarn Plot 5, KAR Drive Kololo Phone: 256 41 531484 256 31 276305 ________________________ Visit [web site]( http://dgroups.org/worldbank/GATNET ) | [Reply to sender]( mailto:tanzarn@yahoo.co.uk ) | Click [here]( mailto:leave.GATNET@dgroups.org ) to unsubscribe The email is intended only for the recipients. The owners of the Dgroups cannot be held responsible for the contents of the email message. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Gender Program Coodinator Jul 2010 advert.doc Type: application/msword Size: 88064 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://list.jca.apc.org/public/sustran-discuss/attachments/20100803/db6be395/GenderProgramCoodinatorJul2010advert-0001.doc From edelman at greenidea.eu Tue Aug 3 23:50:25 2010 From: edelman at greenidea.eu (Todd Edelman) Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:50:25 +0200 Subject: [sustran] Shanghai gets back in the saddle Message-ID: <4C582CB1.7070008@greenidea.eu> Shanghai gets back in the saddle http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/fast_track/8879176.stm In the rapid race for economic development over the past 20 years, many in Shanghai abandoned their bike for the ultimate status symbol - the car. But now the Chinese government is reinstating bicycle paths on major roads to ease congestion and reduce pollution. Carmen Roberts has been on a cycling tour of Shanghai to see what it is like for a tourist on two wheels in the world's most populous country. (See link for video, etc.) -- Todd Edelman Green Idea Factory, a member of the OPENbike team Mobile: ++49(0)162 814 4081 Immobile: ++49(0)30 7554 0001 edelman@greenidea.eu www.greenidea.eu todd@openbike.se www.openbike.se Skype: toddedelman Urbanstr. 45 10967 Berlin Germany *** OPENbike - Share the Perfect Fit! From edelman at greenidea.eu Thu Aug 5 21:25:21 2010 From: edelman at greenidea.eu (Todd Edelman) Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:25:21 +0200 Subject: [sustran] Indian Cops Using Facebook To Monitor Traffic Violations Message-ID: <4C5AADB1.4030309@greenidea.eu> Indian Cops Using Facebook To Monitor Traffic Violations New Delhi?s traffic police have found a new way to issue tickets; they have created a page on Facebook where its ?fans? (read: motorists plying on Delhi roads) can post images of vehicles violating traffic rules. The cops then determine if the violation was legit and issue a ticket based on the vehicle?s number plate. So far, they have issued over 600 tickets by monitoring their Facebook page. Whether the initiative is abused by people looking for retribution needs to be seen. http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/indian-cops-using-facebook-to-monitor-traffic-violations.html -- Todd Edelman Green Idea Factory, a member of the OPENbike team Mobile: ++49(0)162 814 4081 Immobile: ++49(0)30 7554 0001 edelman@greenidea.eu www.greenidea.eu todd@openbike.se www.openbike.se Skype: toddedelman Urbanstr. 45 10967 Berlin Germany *** OPENbike - Share the Perfect Fit! From rthom at wri.org Thu Aug 5 21:39:36 2010 From: rthom at wri.org (Rhys Thom) Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:39:36 -0400 Subject: [sustran] Re: Indian Cops Using Facebook To Monitor Traffic Violations In-Reply-To: <4C5AADB1.4030309@greenidea.eu> Message-ID: TheCityFix recently wrote this post on Delhi Traffic Police's crowd-sourced solution to traffic violations monitoring - http://bit.ly/cd2nLM -- RHYS THOM INFORMATION, INNOVATION & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR EMBARQ - THE WRI CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE mail: 10 G STREET NE, #800 WASHINGTON, DC 20002 phone: (202) 729-7716 | fax: (202) 729-7775 email: RTHOM@WRI.ORG | web: EMBARQ.ORG blog: THECITYFIX.COM | calendar: TUNGLE.ME/RHYS On 8/5/10 8:25 AM, "Todd Edelman" wrote: > Indian Cops Using Facebook To Monitor Traffic Violations > > New Delhi?s traffic police have found a new way to issue tickets; they > have created a page on Facebook where its ?fans? (read: motorists plying > on Delhi roads) can post images of vehicles violating traffic rules. The > cops then determine if the violation was legit and issue a ticket based > on the vehicle?s number plate. So far, they have issued over 600 tickets > by monitoring their Facebook page. Whether the initiative is abused by > people looking for retribution needs to be seen. > > http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/indian-cops-using-facebook-to-monitor-traffic-viol > ations.html From hghazali at epfirms.com Fri Aug 6 20:24:37 2010 From: hghazali at epfirms.com (Hassaan Ghazali) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 16:24:37 +0500 Subject: [sustran] Fwd: Free Webcast - Sustainable Transport Systems In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dan Harding Dear Climate-L Readers, I would like to invite you to attend a free, interactive Earthcast on sustainable transport systems and their importance for mitigating climate change ? the cultural, historical and political challenges to creating sustainable them, the policies that work at local, regional and national levels and solutions that have achieved varying success in cities around the world** *Sustainable Transport Policy *will be broadcast on* **Wednesday 11 August 2010 ? 17:00 (UK time ? 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Keep up the good work." **Nana Guar, Research Analyst, Sustainability Excellence * *?Well timed, well chaired, well presented - smoothest webcast I've seen!?* *Deviah Aiama**, Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Canada* *?An excellent way of hearing about recent developments from leading thinkers in the field.?*** *Dan Harding* *Marketing Executive* *Earthscan* *Dunstan House* *14a St Cross Street* *London, EC1N 8XA* Tel: +44 (0)20 7841 1953 Fax: +44 (0)20 7242 1474 *EARTHSCAN: INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR* *Winner of the 2010 IPG Independent Publisher of the Year Award, Academic & Professional Publisher of the Year Award and International Achievement Award * *'A solid, reliable and consistently successful publisher - a yardstick by which all independents might measure themselves'** IPA Judges *Earthscan on Facebook Follow @Earthscan on Twitter You are currently subscribed to climate-l as: hghazali@gmail.com Go to your membership options . To unsubscribe click here . - Subscribe to IISD Reporting Services' free newsletters and lists for environment and sustainable development policy professionals at http://www.iisd.ca/email/subscribe.htm From banmt at yahoo.com Sat Aug 7 10:47:33 2010 From: banmt at yahoo.com (AD) Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 18:47:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [sustran] China straddling bus - a car-freindly bus? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <692771.47301.qm@web112112.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> If someone posted the same thing, please accept my apologies. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv8_W2PA0rQ I don't really like the idea of this bus because it still allows road space for car to run. However, for small streets in Ho Chi Minh City where there are 2 lanes (1 for car/truck and 1 for others) in some central streets, it might be a good idea to design buses with the ability to straddle when needed. All the best, AD. ________________________________ From: Hassaan Ghazali To: Mr. Muhammad Ozair Shah ; nasir javed ; tasneem.m.noorani@gmail.com; Syeda Naqvi ; Suleman Ghani ; LTAacademy@lta.gov.sg; sustran-discuss@list.jca.apc.org; waseem akram Sent: Fri, August 6, 2010 6:24:37 PM Subject: [sustran] Fwd: Free Webcast - Sustainable Transport Systems ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dan Harding Dear Climate-L Readers, I would like to invite you to attend a free, interactive Earthcast on sustainable transport systems and their importance for mitigating climate change ? the cultural, historical and political challenges to creating sustainable them, the policies that work at local, regional and national levels and solutions that have achieved varying success in cities around the world** *Sustainable Transport Policy *will be broadcast on* **Wednesday 11 August 2010 ? 17:00 (UK time ? GMT +1), **12:00 (EDT), 9:00 (PDT)* * * *Click here for free registration *** * * * * Join the authors of *An Introduction to Sustainable Transportation *and *Transport for Suburbia *for an event that explores the problems that sustainability poses for transport planners. *Preston L. Schiller* and *Paul Mees* will present the latest thinking on transport policy from global, regional and local perspectives and offer some innovative solutions from around the world. * * *Paul Mees* is Senior Lecturer in transport planning at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. *Preston L. 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Keep up the good work." **Nana Guar, Research Analyst, Sustainability Excellence * *?Well timed, well chaired, well presented - smoothest webcast I've seen!?* *Deviah Aiama**, Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Canada* *?An excellent way of hearing about recent developments from leading thinkers in the field.?*** *Dan Harding* *Marketing Executive* *Earthscan* *Dunstan House* *14a St Cross Street* *London, EC1N 8XA* Tel: +44 (0)20 7841 1953 Fax: +44 (0)20 7242 1474 *EARTHSCAN: INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR* *Winner of the 2010 IPG Independent Publisher of the Year Award, Academic & Professional Publisher of the Year Award and International Achievement Award * *'A solid, reliable and consistently successful publisher - a yardstick by which all independents might measure themselves'** IPA Judges *Earthscan on Facebook Follow @Earthscan on Twitter You are currently subscribed to climate-l as: hghazali@gmail.com Go to your membership options . 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From patwardhan.sujit at gmail.com Sat Aug 7 13:54:58 2010 From: patwardhan.sujit at gmail.com (Sujit Patwardhan) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 10:24:58 +0530 Subject: [sustran] Re: China straddling bus - a car-freindly bus? In-Reply-To: <692771.47301.qm@web112112.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <692771.47301.qm@web112112.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: 7 August 2010 This is just another idea to try and solve congestion without attacking the root problem which is the ever growing number of personal auto vehicles. The rate at which this segment can grow will make any "compatible solution" (solution that does not have strong TDM) ineffective in less than 3-5 years. Money would be spent but we would be as far away from the solution as we currently are under our present car dominated vision. Solutions exist even today - in form of cities with low personal auto vehicle ownership (though they need far better public transport and NMT facilities) and cities that have kept car domination under control like Amsterdam, Copenhagen and many more. But strangely man is dazzled by technological extravaganza, no matter how precariously we live today, in the age of climate change, post oil peak and growing inequity around the globe. If only we could grow up. -- Sujit Patwardhan Parisar, Pune India www.parisar.org ------------------------------------------------- * * *Cities need mobility, not cars* --------------------------------------- On Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 7:17 AM, AD wrote: > If someone posted the same thing, please accept my apologies. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv8_W2PA0rQ > > I don't really like the idea of this bus because it still allows road space > for > car to run. However, for small streets in Ho Chi Minh City where there are > 2 > lanes (1 for car/truck and 1 for others) in some central streets, it might > be a > good idea to design buses with the ability to straddle when needed. > > > All the best, > > AD. > > > ________________________________ > From: Hassaan Ghazali > To: Mr. Muhammad Ozair Shah ; nasir javed > ; tasneem.m.noorani@gmail.com; Syeda Naqvi > ; Suleman Ghani ; > LTAacademy@lta.gov.sg; sustran-discuss@list.jca.apc.org; waseem akram > > Sent: Fri, August 6, 2010 6:24:37 PM > Subject: [sustran] Fwd: Free Webcast - Sustainable Transport Systems > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Dan Harding > > > > Dear Climate-L Readers, > > > > I would like to invite you to attend a free, interactive Earthcast on > sustainable > transport systems and their importance for mitigating climate change ? the > cultural, historical and political challenges to creating sustainable them, > the policies that work at local, regional and national levels and solutions > that have achieved varying success in cities around the world** > > > > > > *Sustainable Transport > Policy< > https://earthscanevents.webex.com/earthscanevents/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=843572972 > > > > *will be broadcast on* **Wednesday 11 August 2010 ? 17:00 (UK time ? 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In-Reply-To: References: <692771.47301.qm@web112112.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: The straddling bus has "Sky lights that eliminate a passengers sense of depression"... but the whole idea of a straddling bus makes me depressed... This is a project for cars, rather than public transport. Another technological idea that focuses on the symptoms of our problem (congestion), rather than the problem itself (too many cars and too much travel) is this - from Intel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnLcniU_61s&feature=player_embedded The best cities in Europe are those with the least number of cars per person, the least car usage and the least reliance on technology. As each car journey costs a city money the less car journeys made, the more money the city and citizens have to invest in better projects, etc. Ian > From joshirutul at yahoo.co.in Sun Aug 8 09:02:03 2010 From: joshirutul at yahoo.co.in (Rutul Joshi) Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 17:02:03 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [sustran] Re: China straddling bus - a car-freindly bus? In-Reply-To: References: <692771.47301.qm@web112112.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <75276.28916.qm@web8406.mail.in.yahoo.com> Old tricks of cars flying over cars new tricks of buses flying over cars! How we wish to fly over everything How we wish to run over everything Only if we could 'see' some ground! We might have chance to 'hold' some ground. I totally agree with Sujit and Ian. I could only think of a little rhyme :) Rutul Rutul Joshi, PhD Researcher, Centre for Transport and Society, University of the West of England, Bristol. http://www.transport.uwe.ac.uk ________________________________ From: Sujit Patwardhan To: Global 'South' Sustainable Transport ; PTTF General Cc: William Ross Sent: Sat, 7 August, 2010 10:24:58 AM Subject: [sustran] Re: China straddling bus - a car-freindly bus? 7 August 2010 This is just another idea to try and solve congestion without attacking the root problem which is the ever growing number of personal auto vehicles. The rate at which this segment can grow will make any "compatible solution" (solution that does not have strong TDM) ineffective in less than 3-5 years. Money would be spent but we would be as far away from the solution as we currently are under our present car dominated vision. Solutions exist even today - in form of cities with low personal auto vehicle ownership (though they need far better public transport and NMT facilities) and cities that have kept car domination under control like Amsterdam, Copenhagen and many more. But strangely man is dazzled by technological extravaganza, no matter how precariously we live today, in the age of climate change, post oil peak and growing inequity around the globe. If only we could grow up. -- Sujit Patwardhan Parisar, Pune India www.parisar.org ------------------------------------------------- * * *Cities need mobility, not cars* --------------------------------------- On Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 7:17 AM, AD wrote: > If someone posted the same thing, please accept my apologies. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv8_W2PA0rQ > > I don't really like the idea of this bus because it still allows road space > for > car to run. However, for small streets in Ho Chi Minh City where there are > 2 > lanes (1 for car/truck and 1 for others) in some central streets, it might > be a > good idea to design buses with the ability to straddle when needed. > > > All the best, > > AD. > > > ________________________________ > From: Hassaan Ghazali > To: Mr. Muhammad Ozair Shah ; nasir javed > ; tasneem.m.noorani@gmail.com; Syeda Naqvi > ; Suleman Ghani ; > LTAacademy@lta.gov.sg; sustran-discuss@list.jca.apc.org; waseem akram > > Sent: Fri, August 6, 2010 6:24:37 PM > Subject: [sustran] Fwd: Free Webcast - Sustainable Transport Systems > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Dan Harding > > > > Dear Climate-L Readers, > > > > I would like to invite you to attend a free, interactive Earthcast on > sustainable > transport systems and their importance for mitigating climate change ? the > cultural, historical and political challenges to creating sustainable them, > the policies that work at local, regional and national levels and solutions > that have achieved varying success in cities around the world** > > > > > > *Sustainable Transport > Policy< > https://earthscanevents.webex.com/earthscanevents/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=843572972 > > > > *will be broadcast on* **Wednesday 11 August 2010 ? 17:00 (UK time ? 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From eric.britton at ecoplan.org Mon Aug 9 19:39:49 2010 From: eric.britton at ecoplan.org (eric britton) Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 12:39:49 +0200 Subject: [sustran] World Streets - Weekly digest for 9 August 2010 Message-ID: <004f01cb37af$34eccdd0$9ec66970$@britton@ecoplan.org> Transport and the lock-in problem The Editor | 4 August 2010 at 08:34 | Categories: Carbon , New Mobility , climate , culture , emergency , policy , politics , pricing | URL: http://wp.me/psKUY-Qa Politicians are reluctant to confront the economic and environmental costs of transport. The task: to reduce the demand for mobility. I probably don't write about transport as much as I ought to, and that was brought home to me at an event on The Future of Transport in Leuven in Belgium, at which I was [...] Read more of this post Add a comment to this post Transport, Mobility and/or Access ? Technologies, Management and/or Behavior? The Editor | 3 August 2010 at 01:23 | Categories: Carbon , New Mobility , energy , investment , op-ed , policy , technology | URL: http://wp.me/psKUY-Q6 Part I: Getting it wrong from the start. One of the great, long-proven truths of policy and practice in the transport field is the we all to often start out by jumping right into the middle of the problem set ? instead of taking the time to sit back and figure out what really is [...] Read more of this post Add a comment to this post Honk! We leave it to you to figure out this one for yourself. The Editor | 2 August 2010 at 18:06 | Categories: Honk , bad ideas , infrastructure , public space, public transport | URL: http://wp.me/psKUY-PP The happy life is one where every day something happens that makes us smile. Today we were blessed with this article that appeared in China Hush under the title ?Straddling? bus?a cheaper, greener and faster alternative to commute. Your editor was fascinated and hopes that you will be too. Thank you Shenzhen Hashi Future Parking [...] Read more of this post Add a comment to this post From paulbarter at nus.edu.sg Fri Aug 13 13:17:51 2010 From: paulbarter at nus.edu.sg (Paul Barter) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:17:51 +0800 Subject: [sustran] In urban transport be careful what you wish for Message-ID: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C36016EA9B29B@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> These points below and in the new blog post at http://www.reinventingtransport.org might be useful for some sustran-discussers when trying to explain why just focusing on traffic flows is a bad idea and why keeping driving cheap is a problem. Let me know if you find this useful or not. In urban transport be careful what you wish for Freely flowing traffic is a good thing, right? And affordable motoring is good too, isn't it? Most motorists in most cities would surely agree. Maybe you would too? But as citizens and voters I think we need to be careful what we wish for. When political leaders decide that the central goals of urban transport policy are 1) solving traffic congestion and 2) keeping driving affordable, they may make themselves popular with motorists, but they also risk gradually turning their city into a monster. I argued along these lines in a talk I gave on Wednesday to a couple of hundred junior college (high school) students. A bit more of my reasoning and the presentation itself can be seen at http://www.reinventingtransport.org/2010/08/in-urban-transport-be-careful-what-you.html Paul Paul A. Barter | Assistant Professor | LKY School of Public Policy National University of Singapore | 469C Bukit Timah Road | Singapore 259772 | Tel: +65-6516 3324 | Fax: +65-6778 1020 | paulbarter@nus.edu.sg | http://www.spp.nus.edu.sg/Faculty_Paul_Barter.aspx http://www.reinventingtransport.org/ From eric.britton at ecoplan.org Fri Aug 13 23:50:06 2010 From: eric.britton at ecoplan.org (eric britton) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:50:06 +0200 Subject: [sustran] Sustran, Sharing and Kaohsiung 2010 - An invitation Message-ID: <021201cb3af6$d3d1d0e0$7b7572a0$@britton@ecoplan.org> English : www.kaohsiung.sharetransport.org Chinese : www.kaohsiung-sharetransport.com.tw Contacts: www.contact.kaohsiung.sharetransport.org Sustran Hello, Let me see. There are 141 of us here on Sustran today, with the first of us having piled in during early Autumn 1999. Most of us came in when we were thinking about an Asia-Pacific orientation, but truth to tell, and while joined here and there by friends from Latin America and Africa, our main domain of interest (and complaint, and occasionally hope) has Asia. Maybe one day we will really become a Global South forum, but the simple truth is that in most of this time we have been oriented to the changes in this part of the world. 1. Share Transport for Asia? Which is why I would now like to draw your attention to a project that a team lead by Jason Chang, whom most of you know thought his pioneering work in bringing new sustainable transport ideas in different parts of Asia, and seconded by your servant as co-chair, have decided to open an Asian conversation about a sustainability approach which has taken hold in many parts of the world but which none of us yet seem to have fully understood - namely the concept of "shared transport". If you go to Www.kaohsiung.sharetransport.org you will see all about - and if you prefer it in Chinese try http://www.kaohsiung-sharetransport.com.tw/ 2. Invitation to Kaohsiung 2010: The first World Share/Transport Forum which is meeting next month in Kaohsiung and to which everyone here is cordially invited. What does this mean in more concrete terms? Well we have no funds for international travel, but for anyone from Sustran who wishes to come to Kaohsiung and take active part in the conference, we can at the very least offer free access to the conference and all the associated events. In some cases we may be able to find some support to help in covering local lodging costs - and to make your stay more agreeable and to open up the city of Kaohsiung fully we are providing not only free public transport passes for the duration of the conference but also free access to Kaohsiung's pioneering public bicycle project. And of course first class company - check out http://www.taskforce.kaohsiung.sharetransport.org/ for bio notes and pictures of the speakers and panelists. 3. Young Researchers/Future Leaders Program: Wonderful idea! We have just received some first feed money to initiate this important program, of which you can the announcement at http://future.sharetransport.org/. This is allowing us to bring at least eight promising young professionals working in different parts of Asia to be with us for the week - each of whom will be paired off with promising young Taiwanese working in the same areas hoping to lay the base for a longer term set of new working relationships. We are hoping to find a way to bring in further outstanding candidates. a. Might you have some nominees for us? Perhaps some of your own most promising younger people or other whom you have identified in your field work? b. I should add that this year we are limiting the program to candidates from Asia. c. Also any ideas of additional sources of funding and support. 4. Next steps: Kaohsiung 2010 is just the first step in what we intend will be a long and ambitious process to get the concept of sharing into a high profile for transport project and programs around the world. We are already laying the base for a World Share/Transport Forum in China for 2011, and for India in 2012. Within the last weeks we have arranged for a delegation of NDRC and Partner Cities of GEF Project will be attending and will discuss with us about hosting the 2nd World Share/Transport Forum in China in 2011. We are also organizing initial Indian presence in this year's event to get that process moving along. It's going to be a lively couple of days and I very much hope that you will be joining us in some way to advance the sharing agenda worldwide. And when the Kaohsiung 2010 closes its doors on the 18th of next month, the Share/Transport website and support program will be kept going to support the future events at www.ShareTransport.org. We are not going to get the job done with a single conference, no matter how great. I you have any questions or ideas for us, you know where to turn. All the best, Eric Eric Britton Program Co-Chair World Share/Transport Forum - Kaohsiung 2010 Eric Britton | WorldStreets.org | NewMobility.org | Skype: newmobility 8, rue Jospeh Bara | Paris 75006 France | +331 7550 3788 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 10398 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://list.jca.apc.org/public/sustran-discuss/attachments/20100813/4f21910e/attachment-0001.png -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 8790 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://list.jca.apc.org/public/sustran-discuss/attachments/20100813/4f21910e/attachment-0001.jpe From dobozban at gmail.com Sat Aug 14 01:07:44 2010 From: dobozban at gmail.com (Lewis Thorwaldson) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:07:44 -0400 Subject: [sustran] Re: China straddling bus - a car-freindly bus? Message-ID: Dear Sujit and others, I agree with the basic premise that we need to focus on the true point of our work, moving people and improving accessibility, rather than spending all our time and money on congestion reducing schemes. However, I am not sure I agree that this bus system is of the latter. While it does indeed move buses out of the way of cars, and that seems to be how it is sold, the actual grit of the concept is that it prevents the bus from being affected by the cars without having to use additional ROW, which may not exist. Since people are willing to put up with a lot of congestion, it is not going to disappear soon, and buses will be stuck in it if we cannot find space to give them a lane of their own. This technology gives them that. How is this any different from building a subway, light rail or a dedicated bus lane? We should definitely be focusing on policy to reduce auto use, such as pricing, reduced parking, and all those things we already know about, but part of reducing auto use is improving public transit options, and this is exactly what this does. Best regards, Lewis Thorwaldson National Transit Institute 120 Albany Street Tower Two, Suite 250 New Brunswick, NJ 08901-2163 P: (732) 932-1700 x239 F: (732) 932-1707 From: Sujit Patwardhan To: Global 'South' Sustainable Transport ; PTTF General Cc: William Ross Sent: Sat, 7 August, 2010 10:24:58 AM Subject: [sustran] Re: China straddling bus - a car-freindly bus? 7 August 2010 This is just another idea to try and solve congestion without attacking the root problem which is the ever growing number of personal auto vehicles. The rate at which this segment can grow will make any "compatible solution" (solution that does not have strong TDM) ineffective in less than 3-5 years. Money would be spent but we would be as far away from the solution as we currently are under our present car dominated vision. Solutions exist even today - in form of cities with low personal auto vehicle ownership (though they need far better public transport and NMT facilities) and cities that have kept car domination under control like Amsterdam, Copenhagen and many more. But strangely man is dazzled by technological extravaganza, no matter how precariously we live today, in the age of climate change, post oil peak and growing inequity around the globe. If only we could grow up. -- Sujit Patwardhan Parisar, Pune India www.parisar.org From dobozban at gmail.com Sat Aug 14 01:07:50 2010 From: dobozban at gmail.com (Lewis Thorwaldson) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:07:50 -0400 Subject: [sustran] Re: China straddling bus - a car-freindly bus? Message-ID: Dear Sujit and others, I agree with the basic premise that we need to focus on the true point of our work, moving people and improving accessibility, rather than spending all our time and money on congestion reducing schemes. However, I am not sure I agree that this bus system is of the latter. While it does indeed move buses out of the way of cars, and that seems to be how it is sold, the actual grit of the concept is that it prevents the bus from being affected by the cars without having to use additional ROW, which may not exist. Since people are willing to put up with a lot of congestion, it is not going to disappear soon, and buses will be stuck in it if we cannot find space to give them a lane of their own. This technology gives them that. How is this any different from building a subway, light rail or a dedicated bus lane? We should definitely be focusing on policy to reduce auto use, such as pricing, reduced parking, and all those things we already know about, but part of reducing auto use is improving public transit options, and this is exactly what this does. Best regards, Lewis Thorwaldson National Transit Institute 120 Albany Street Tower Two, Suite 250 New Brunswick, NJ 08901-2163 P: (732) 932-1700 x239 F: (732) 932-1707 From: Sujit Patwardhan To: Global 'South' Sustainable Transport ; PTTF General Cc: William Ross Sent: Sat, 7 August, 2010 10:24:58 AM Subject: [sustran] Re: China straddling bus - a car-freindly bus? 7 August 2010 This is just another idea to try and solve congestion without attacking the root problem which is the ever growing number of personal auto vehicles. The rate at which this segment can grow will make any "compatible solution" (solution that does not have strong TDM) ineffective in less than 3-5 years. Money would be spent but we would be as far away from the solution as we currently are under our present car dominated vision. Solutions exist even today - in form of cities with low personal auto vehicle ownership (though they need far better public transport and NMT facilities) and cities that have kept car domination under control like Amsterdam, Copenhagen and many more. But strangely man is dazzled by technological extravaganza, no matter how precariously we live today, in the age of climate change, post oil peak and growing inequity around the globe. If only we could grow up. -- Sujit Patwardhan Parisar, Pune India www.parisar.org From patwardhan.sujit at gmail.com Sat Aug 14 02:32:06 2010 From: patwardhan.sujit at gmail.com (Sujit Patwardhan) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:02:06 +0530 Subject: [sustran] Re: China straddling bus - a car-freindly bus? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I'm not trying to prove you wrong but I feel buses will not be stuck in congestion if they have a dedicated lane for "buses only". Once they have a lane for their smooth flow, it should not be a concern for the majority if the minority users of cars wish to get stuck in congestion of their own making. If the ROW is inadequate for bus lanes AND cars, the preference should naturally be for buses not cars. And at the top level I feel that the central focus should be a better city for all human beings than smart traffic technologies that "WOW" the audiences, which is why in some sense I have serious reservations about expensive and massive infrastructure projects (usually elevated roads/flyovers, multistory parking lots but also expensive and massive public transport systems rather than the simpler more humane options including cycling, walking and para-transit.) Perhaps we are looking at the Straddling Bus from different perspectives, Regards, -- Sujit On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 9:37 PM, Lewis Thorwaldson wrote: > Dear Sujit and others, > > I agree with the basic premise that we need to focus on the true point of > our work, moving people and improving accessibility, rather than spending > all our time and money on congestion reducing schemes. However, I am not > sure I agree that this bus system is of the latter. While it does indeed > move buses out of the way of cars, and that seems to be how it is sold, the > actual grit of the concept is that it prevents the bus from being affected > by the cars without having to use additional ROW, which may not exist. > Since > people are willing to put up with a lot of congestion, it is not going to > disappear soon, and buses will be stuck in it if we cannot find space to > give them a lane of their own. This technology gives them that. How is this > any different from building a subway, light rail or a dedicated bus lane? > We > should definitely be focusing on policy to reduce auto use, such as > pricing, > reduced parking, and all those things we already know about, but part of > reducing auto use is improving public transit options, and this is exactly > what this does. > > Best regards, > > Lewis Thorwaldson > National Transit Institute > 120 Albany Street > Tower Two, Suite 250 > New Brunswick, NJ 08901-2163 > P: (732) 932-1700 x239 > F: (732) 932-1707 > > From: Sujit Patwardhan > To: Global 'South' Sustainable Transport >; > PTTF General > Cc: William Ross > Sent: Sat, 7 August, 2010 10:24:58 AM > Subject: [sustran] Re: China straddling bus - a car-freindly bus? > > 7 August 2010 > > > > This is just another idea to try and solve congestion without attacking the > root problem which is the ever growing number of personal auto vehicles. > The > rate at which this segment can grow will make any "compatible solution" > (solution that does not have strong TDM) ineffective in less than 3-5 > years. > Money would be spent but we would be as far away from the solution as we > currently are under our present car dominated vision. > > Solutions exist even today - in form of cities with low personal auto > vehicle ownership (though they need far better public transport and NMT > facilities) and cities that have kept car domination under control like > Amsterdam, Copenhagen and many more. But strangely man is dazzled by > technological extravaganza, no matter how precariously we live today, in > the > age of climate change, post oil peak and growing inequity around the globe. > > If only we could grow up. > > -- > Sujit Patwardhan > Parisar, > Pune > India > > www.parisar.org > -------------------------------------------------------- > To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > -------------------------------------------------------- > If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to > http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real > sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > > ================================================================ > SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, > equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries > (the 'Global South'). > -- -------------------------------------------------------------------- *?..each million we invest into urban motorways is an investment to destroy the city?* Mayor Hans Joachim Vogel Munich 1970 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Sujit Patwardhan patwardhan.sujit@gmail.com sujitjp@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yamuna, ICS Colony, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune 411 007, India Tel: +91 20 25537955 Cell: +91 98220 26627 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Parisar: www.parisar.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From dobozban at gmail.com Sat Aug 14 02:48:27 2010 From: dobozban at gmail.com (Lewis Thorwaldson) Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:48:27 -0400 Subject: [sustran] Re: China straddling bus - a car-freindly bus? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Indeed, and I cannot disagree. Thinking a little more about this contraption, it is obvious that it does not really fit in with a proper urban street environment, and I cannot really think of a single location here in NYC where this would be the best solution. I cannot imagine being "run over" by one of these things while riding my bicycle down the street. I do believe though that technology should play an important role in our transportation system, but too much is being spent on getting a couple more cars through. Lewis On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 1:32 PM, Sujit Patwardhan < patwardhan.sujit@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > I'm not trying to prove you wrong but I feel buses will not be stuck in > congestion if they have a dedicated lane for "buses only". Once they have a > lane for their smooth flow, it should not be a concern for the majority if > the minority users of cars wish to get stuck in congestion of their own > making. If the ROW is inadequate for bus lanes AND cars, the preference > should naturally be for buses not cars. > > And at the top level I feel that the central focus should be a better city > for all human beings than smart traffic technologies that "WOW" the > audiences, which is why in some sense I have serious reservations about > expensive and massive infrastructure projects (usually elevated > roads/flyovers, multistory parking lots but also expensive and massive > public transport systems rather than the simpler more humane options > including cycling, walking and para-transit.) > > Perhaps we are looking at the Straddling Bus from different perspectives, > > Regards, > -- > Sujit > > > > > > On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 9:37 PM, Lewis Thorwaldson wrote: > >> Dear Sujit and others, >> >> I agree with the basic premise that we need to focus on the true point of >> our work, moving people and improving accessibility, rather than spending >> all our time and money on congestion reducing schemes. However, I am not >> sure I agree that this bus system is of the latter. While it does indeed >> move buses out of the way of cars, and that seems to be how it is sold, >> the >> actual grit of the concept is that it prevents the bus from being affected >> by the cars without having to use additional ROW, which may not exist. >> Since >> people are willing to put up with a lot of congestion, it is not going to >> disappear soon, and buses will be stuck in it if we cannot find space to >> give them a lane of their own. This technology gives them that. How is >> this >> any different from building a subway, light rail or a dedicated bus lane? >> We >> should definitely be focusing on policy to reduce auto use, such as >> pricing, >> reduced parking, and all those things we already know about, but part of >> reducing auto use is improving public transit options, and this is exactly >> what this does. >> >> Best regards, >> >> Lewis Thorwaldson >> National Transit Institute >> 120 Albany Street >> Tower Two, Suite 250 >> New Brunswick, NJ 08901-2163 >> P: (732) 932-1700 x239 >> F: (732) 932-1707 >> >> From: Sujit Patwardhan >> To: Global 'South' Sustainable Transport < >> sustran-discuss@list.jca.apc.org>; >> PTTF General >> Cc: William Ross >> Sent: Sat, 7 August, 2010 10:24:58 AM >> Subject: [sustran] Re: China straddling bus - a car-freindly bus? >> >> 7 August 2010 >> >> >> >> This is just another idea to try and solve congestion without attacking >> the >> root problem which is the ever growing number of personal auto vehicles. >> The >> rate at which this segment can grow will make any "compatible solution" >> (solution that does not have strong TDM) ineffective in less than 3-5 >> years. >> Money would be spent but we would be as far away from the solution as we >> currently are under our present car dominated vision. >> >> Solutions exist even today - in form of cities with low personal auto >> vehicle ownership (though they need far better public transport and NMT >> facilities) and cities that have kept car domination under control like >> Amsterdam, Copenhagen and many more. But strangely man is dazzled by >> technological extravaganza, no matter how precariously we live today, in >> the >> age of climate change, post oil peak and growing inequity around the >> globe. >> >> If only we could grow up. >> >> -- >> Sujit Patwardhan >> Parisar, >> Pune >> India >> >> www.parisar.org >> -------------------------------------------------------- >> To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit >> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss >> >> -------------------------------------------------------- >> If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to >> http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real >> sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. >> >> ================================================================ >> SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, >> equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries >> (the 'Global South'). >> > > > > -- > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > *?..each million we invest into urban motorways is an investment > to destroy the city?* > > Mayor Hans Joachim Vogel > Munich 1970 > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > Sujit Patwardhan > patwardhan.sujit@gmail.com > sujitjp@gmail.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Yamuna, ICS Colony, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune 411 007, India > Tel: +91 20 25537955 > Cell: +91 98220 26627 > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Parisar: www.parisar.org > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > From eric.britton at ecoplan.org Mon Aug 16 17:05:45 2010 From: eric.britton at ecoplan.org (eric britton) Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:05:45 +0200 Subject: [sustran] World Streets: Weekly digest for 16 August 2010 Message-ID: <011401cb3d19$d68b20f0$83a162d0$@britton@ecoplan.org> The first World Share/Transport Forum meets in Kaohsiung from 16-19 September E. Britton, editor | 14 August 2010 at 19:50 | Categories: BRT , Global South , bikeshare , carshare , event , psychology , public space, rideshare , shared space, sharing , taxi | URL: http://wp.me/psKUY-RS Read more of this post Add a comment to this post "Time to count the spoons". Alan Atkinson on sustainability back-peddling E. Britton, editor | 11 August 2010 at 16:34 | Categories: activism , back-peddling , climate , op-ed , sustainability | URL: http://wp.me/psKUY-Rv Dr. Samuel Johnson reminded us some time back that "When a man proclaims his honor loudly at the table, it's time to count the spoons". Which is what Alan AtKisson has to offer on the submet of back-peddling as he comments on loudly proclaimed sustainability initiatives from Europe and America. Read more of this post Add a comment to this post 1-minute movies E. Britton, editor | 10 August 2010 at 13:24 | Categories: bikeshare , carshare , infrastructure , media , shared space , sharing | URL: http://wp.me/psKUY-R2 If you click today to the home page of the 2010 Kaohsiung Conference of the World Share/Transport Forum at www.kaohsiung.sharetransport.org, you will see that the organizers have just this morning added the first of an intended new cycle of "1-minute movies" by way of livening up the conference preparations and as a quick introduction to [...] Read more of this post Add a comment to this post "They will solve Delhi?s problem of congestion for good." E. Britton, editor | 9 August 2010 at 13:27 | Categories: Global South , New Mobility, bad ideas, infrastructure , madness , old mobility | URL: http://wp.me/psKUY-QF Bravo! Bravissimo!!! I love this sentence (says he gritting his teeth). Solutions, solutions. It's a wonderful world. If you recall you heard from us last week concerning the wondrous ?Straddling bus" project that so surprisingly popped in from an ambitious (?!?) entrepreneur in China -- but not about to be undone by the competition to [...] Read more of this post Add a comment to this post From litman at vtpi.org Fri Aug 20 07:16:49 2010 From: litman at vtpi.org (Todd Alexander Litman) Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:16:49 -0700 Subject: [sustran] VTPI Newsletter - Summer 2010 Message-ID: <20100819235951.45AC92E76F@mx-list.jca.ne.jp> ----------- VTPI NEWS ----------- Victoria Transport Policy Institute "Efficiency - Equity - Clarity" ------------------------------------- Summer 2010 Vol. 13, No. 3 ----------------------------------- The Victoria Transport Policy Institute is an independent research organization dedicated to developing innovative solutions to transportation problems. The VTPI website (http://www.vtpi.org ) has many resources addressing a wide range of transport planning and policy issues. VTPI also provides consulting services. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NEW VTPI DOCUMENTS ==================== "Changing Vehicle Travel Price Sensitivities: The Rebounding Rebound Effect" (http://www.vtpi.org/VMT_Elasticities.pdf ) This paper, submitted for presentation at the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, summarizes recent findings concerning transportation price sensitivities. Some studies found that fuel and vehicle travel price elasticities declined significantly between 1960 and 2000, but recent research suggests that price sensitivities have returned to more normal levels, indicating that the rebound effect is rebounding. This suggests that mobility management strategies provide greater benefits than many current energy conservation evaluation models indicate. "Sustainability and Livability: Summary of Definitions, Goals, Objectives and Performance Indicators" (http://www.vtpi.org/sus_liv.pdf ) This short report summarizes basic definitions and concepts for sustainable and livable transportation planning. * * * * * UPDATED DOCUMENTS ================= "Evaluating Rail Transit Criticism" (http://www.vtpi.org/railcrit.pdf ) This report evaluates criticism of rail transit systems, including a recent paper by Wendell Cox, 'Washington?s War on Cars and the Suburbs.' It examines claims that rail transit is ineffective at increasing public transit ridership,that rail transit investments are not cost effective, and that transit is an outdated mode of transportation. It finds that critics often misrepresent issues and use biased and inaccurate analysis. * * * * * PUBLISHED ELSEWHERE =================== "Evaluating Public Transportation Health Benefits" (http://www.apta.com/mediacenter/pressreleases/2010/Pages/100811_Public%20Health%20Benefits.aspx ), written by VTPI for the American Public Transportation Association. This report investigates ways that public transportation affects human health, and practical methods for considering these impacts in policy and planning decisions. This research indicates that public transit improvements and more transit oriented development can provide large but often overlooked health benefits. People who live or work in communities with high quality transit tend to drive significantly less and rely more on alternative modes (walking, cycling and public transit) than they otherwise would, which reduces per capita traffic crash and pollution emission rates, increases physical fitness, and improves access to medical care and healthy food. These impacts are significant in magnitude compared with other planning objectives but are often overlooked or undervalued in conventional planning. Recent Planetizen Blogs (http://www.planetizen.com/blog/2394 ): * * * * * BEEN THERE, DONE THAT ==================== "Benefit/Cost Analysis for Transportation Infrastructure: A Practitioner?s Workshop," sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, held 17 May 2010 in Washington DC. Presentation slides are available at http://tti.tamu.edu/conferences/benefit_cost10/program "Changing Course for the Transport Sector" ADB Transport Forum, Manila, 25-27 May 2010 (http://www.adb.org/documents/events/2010/transport-forum/default.asp ). Ministers, industry decision-makers, researchers and representatives of civil society from more than 30 countries participated in this event. "Environment and Energy Research Conference" (http://cte.ncsu.edu/CTE/EEConference/index.asp ) Transportation Research Board Conference, 6-10 June 2010, Raleigh, North Carolina. * * * * * UPCOMING EVENTS ================= "Indicators for Sustainable Transport Policy Making and Performance Evaluation," keynote presentation at 'A New Decade in Sustainable Transport: Fifth Regional EST Forum in Asia' United Nations Center for Regional Development (http://www.uncrd.or.jp/env/5th-regional-est-forum/doc/programme.pdf ), 24 August 2010, Bangkok. "Economic Impacts of Transportation Enhancements," at the National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse Workshop (http://www.enhancements.org/seminar/seminarfy10.asp ), 16-17 September 2010, Chattanooga, held in conjunction with ProBike/ProWalk (http://www.bikewalk.org/2010conference/index.php ) "Win-Win Emission Reductions" at the Vancouver Island Air & Waste Management Association (http://www.pnwis.org/Ch_VI/monthlyluncheon.htm ) Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 11:30 - 13:10, Cedar Hill Golf Course Victoria, B.C. "Livable Communities, Housing and Health - Toolbox Session" at 'Railvolution 2010' (http://www.railvolution.com ). This workshop will identify ways that transit oriented development and more affordable-accessible housing can help achieve public health and social equity objectives. * * * * * USEFUL RESOURCES ================= "Transit Score" (http://www.walkscore.com/transit-score.php ) measures how well a location is served by public transit based on the distance to the nearest transit stop and the quality of transit service. This is used to calculate a score between 0 ? 100, similar to Walk Score (http://www.walkscore.com ) "Framework for Measuring Sustainable Regional Development for the Twin Cities Region"(www.cts.umn.edu/Publications/ResearchReports/pdfdownload.pl?id=1328 ). This major study by the University of Minnesota developed a framework for evaluating sustainable development in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. The proposed framework includes a set of six sustainability principles, and 38 indicators, each with specific definitions of how it can be measured and suitable data sources. This is one of the best framework of its kind. "Time Lost by Driving Fast in the United States" (http://mdm.sagepub.com/content/early/2010/03/29/0272989X09357476 ) This study by Professors Donald A. Redelmeier and Ahmed M. Bayoumi indicates that that in the U.S., one hour spent driving was associated with approximately 20 minutes reduction in life expectancy due to crash risk. For the average driver, each one kilometer per hour (0.6-mph) increase in driving speed yielded a 26-second increase in total expected lost time because the savings from reduced travel time were more than offset by time lost to increased crashes. "P-A-Y-D: As easy to support as 1 - 2 - 3" (http://www.paydpilot.ca ) . This website and video by Cliff Caprani of Sha-na-key films introduces the concept of Pay-As-You-Drive vehicle insurance and advocates its implementation in British Columbia. "Relative Costs And Benefits Of Modal Transport Solutions" (http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/research/reports/393/docs/393.pdf ) This report provides guidance to local authorities about the costs and benefits of transport modes. It provides estimates of vehicle costs, infrastructure, travel time, accidents, health impacts, and pollution costs. It also discusses related urban transport planning issues, including travel demand, relationships between land use and transport, and road space and traffic management. A selection of case studies provides specific illustrations of these issues. "Shared Path Widths" (http://viastrada.co.nz/pub/shared-path-widths ). This poster provides practical guidance on the design and management of non-motorized facilities. A wonderful 1906 film of a trolley trip along Market Street in San Francisco (www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=NINOxRxze9k) and a 1908 film of a trolley trip through Barcelona, Spain (www.flixxy.com/barcelona-spain-1908.htm) show the use of urban streets a century ago. "Data & Capacity Needs for Transportation NAMAs: Report 1, Data Availability" (http://www.ccap.org/docs/resources/925/CCAP_Transport_NAMA_Data_Availability.pdf ). This is the first in a series of research reports by Cambridge Systematics and the Center for Clean Air Policy, assessing data and capacity needs for developing, implementing and evaluating successful transportation Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs). "Reducing Carbon Emissions from Transport Projects" (http://www.adb.org/evaluation/reports/ekb-carbon-emissions-transport.asp ) This report identifies ways the Asian Development Bank can assistance developing member countries in creating more sustainable transport systems. It describes models for evaluating how specific transport policy decisions affect energy consumption and pollution emissions. This analysis considers the generated traffic impacts, the cobenefits of demand management and other indirect impacts. "Choosing Where We Live: Attracting Residents to Transit-Oriented Neighborhoods; A Briefing Book for City Planners and Managers" (http://www.mtc.ca.gov/planning/smart_growth/tod/5-10/Briefing_Book-Choosing_Where_We_Live.pdf ) This report identifies various housing market segments and describes ways to make transit oriented development more attractive in response to their specific needs and preferences. It includes recommendations for improving walking and cycling condition, transit service quality, neighborhood livability (quiet, cleanliness and safety), school quality and accessibility, parking management, and urban housing affordability. "Promoting Livable Communities: Examining The Internal Revenue Code And Reforming Its Influence On The Built Environment" (http://www.aia.org/aiaucmp/groups/aia/documents/pdf/aiab083048.pdf ). This report by Smart Growth America and the American Institute of Architects reviews federal tax code features that affect community development patterns. It recommends specific policy reforms to better support livable community development, including clearer definitions regarding livable community features, changes to federal tax codes, legal provisions to develop livable community tax districts, and federal policies that encourage development of more affordable housing. "The Hidden Health Costs of Transportation: Backgrounder" (http://www.apha.org/NR/rdonlyres/B96B32A2-FA00-4D79-99AB-F0446C63B254/0/TheHiddenHealthCostsofTransportationBackgrounder.pdf ) This report by the American Public Health Association identifies various ways that transportation systems affect public health, including physical activity, safety, air quality, affordability and equity. It describes methods for quantifying and monetizing these impacts and recommends specific policy and planning reforms to create more balanced transportation systems that support health objectives. "Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive Approach, Recommended Practice" (http://www.ite.org/css ) This free new report by the Institute of Transportation Engineers provides practical guidance on the application of Context Sensitive Solutions to create roadways that better integrate diverse planning objectives and meet community needs. "Growing GreenLITES" (http://www.nysdot.gov/programs/greenlites ) Greenlites (Green Leadership In Transportation Environmental Sustainability) by the New York State Department of Transportation promotes more sustainable and livable transport planning. It uses a detailed spreadsheet that rates individual projects according to various objectives and impacts. "Vision California - Charting Our Future" (http://www.visioncalifornia.org ) Vision California uses the new 'Rapid Fire Model' spreadsheet tool to evaluate regional and statewide land use and transportation scenario impacts on vehicle travel, pollution emissions, water use, building energy use, transportation fuel use, land consumption, and public infrastructure costs. "Canadian Guidelines for the Measurement of Transportation Demand Management Initiatives" (http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/programs/environment-urban-guidelines-practitioners-tdmguide2009-menu-1657.htm ). This guidebook is designed to help organizations implementing TDM strategies to evaluate progress toward established objectives. "TDM Supportive Guidelines For Development Approvals: A Handbook For Practitioners" (http://www.actcanada.com/actcanada/en/tdmsupportiveguidlines1.aspx ) This report provides recommendations for planners to better incorporate Transportation Demand Management strategies into land development. "ITDP in South Africa" (http://vimeo.com/13170113 ). This video by Brian McAllister describes the success of the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) in Africa, particularly the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems. Also see http://vimeo.com/tag:itdp "Equity Analysis of Land Use and Transport Plans Using an Integrated Spatial Model" (http://www.transweb.sjsu.edu/MTIportal/research/publications/documents/Equity%20Analysis%20of%20Land%20Use%20(with%20Covers).pdf ) This study used the PECAS Activity Allocation Module to evaluate the equity effects of land use and transport policies intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The results show that a more compact urban form designed around transit stations can reduce travel costs, labor costs, and housing costs by increasing accessibility, which can lead to substantial net benefits for various industries and lower income households. "The Role of Land Use in Reducing VMT and GHG Emissions: A Critique of TRB Special Report 298" (http://www.calthorpe.com/files/TRB-NAS%20Report%20298%20Critique.pdf ). This short report provides additional information on the effects that smart growth land use polices can have in achieving VMT and GHG reduction targets. It critiques the assumptions and modeling methods used in the TRB report, and investigates consumer demand for more accessible, multi-modal residential locations. Sincerely, Todd Alexander Litman Victoria Transport Policy Institute (www.vtpi.org) litman@vtpi.org Phone & Fax 250-360-1560 1250 Rudlin Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 3R7, CANADA ?Efficiency - Equity - Clarity? From paulbarter at nus.edu.sg Fri Aug 20 16:21:58 2010 From: paulbarter at nus.edu.sg (Paul Barter) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:21:58 +0800 Subject: [sustran] New parking policy blog: Reinventing Parking Message-ID: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C3601713EA6E4@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> As many sustran-discussers know, I see parking as very important for cities and their futures. So you will not be surprised that I have started a new blog to focus specifically on parking policy. It is called Reinventing Parking. Among other things, I want to try to help communities understand the parking choices they face and to help them to improve their policies. If you agree with me that parking policy is important and interesting please visit and consider subscribing to its feed or via email. Please spread the word to people who care about improving parking policy. The link is www.reinventingparking.org. The first three posts are: * Are Shoup's parking ideas relevant in Asia? * Spike in American parking debate after Tyler Cowen... * A new parking policy blog! Please forgive the shameless self promotion. I hope you will find the site useful. Best wishes Paul Paul A. Barter | Assistant Professor | LKY School of Public Policy National University of Singapore | 469C Bukit Timah Road | Singapore 259772 | Tel: +65-6516 3324 | Fax: +65-6778 1020 | paulbarter@nus.edu.sg | http://www.spp.nus.edu.sg/Faculty_Paul_Barter.aspx http://www.reinventingtransport.org/ http://ww.reinventingparking.org From eric.britton at ecoplan.org Sat Aug 21 01:28:55 2010 From: eric.britton at ecoplan.org (eric britton) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:28:55 +0200 Subject: [sustran] UK Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) survey results Message-ID: <00e101cb4084$cb544770$61fcd650$@britton@ecoplan.org> On Behalf Of Ian Perry Sent: Friday, 20 August, 2010 15:08 To: NewMobilityCafe@yahoogroups.com The results of CILT's members' survey on the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review has been released today. 1,244CILT members completed an online survey in July. The main finding was that transport spending that supports economic growth or reduces congestion should be the key priority in the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review. 75% identified 'supporting economic growth' as one of the top priorities where Government spending should be protected. Areas identified as being high priorities for cutting expenditure were socially inclusive services e.g. young person's rail-cards, free bus passes for pensioners (54%), rural accessibility (46%), health and safety (44%) and increasing capacity (44%). The analysis suggests a move towards the user paying more than taxpayer for mobility. Maintaining, and making the best use of the existing infrastructure was seen as a higher priority than building new capacity. Existing rail capacity, road maintenance and smarter choices, were the top priorities for transport spending whilst new motorways, new or extended tram systems and new transport links to airports were amongst the lowest. However, plans for progressing the new (exciting) high speed rail network (HS2) were supported by 79%, albeit with some thinking that there should be a delay to the current timetable. 'Smarter choices' - green efforts to change travel behaviour and reduce car use, such as cycling and car sharing, were seen as sensible actions for current or greater levels of investment (77%). Respondents were also concerned that climate change should not be forgotten. Protecting public spending to reduce carbon emissions was the fourth highest overall priority. There was also support for the prospect of users paying a higher proportion of transport costs. In terms of generating increased transport funding, 70% of respondents identified various forms of road or congestion charging as one of their top preferences for the Government to raise new revenues. Only 7% supported increased rail fares - perhaps as rail travel in the UK is already perceived as being expensive? As for cycling... no mention of it in the published results. Steve Agg, CILT CEO, said: 'Members believe that we should target spending to boost economic growth and reduce congestion. In doing so it must be recognised that, whether in respect of the movement of people or goods, the transport sector plays a vital role in both the operation of the economy and of the social life of the UK, and is important to every individual and every company. By making better use of what we have, using technology to help operators and users make smarter choices about how and when to travel, and the routes to take, our members believe that we can get the best value for the money which is available to the Department of Transport, local authorities and the devolved Governments.' Ian Perry __._,_.___ From eric.britton at ecoplan.org Sat Aug 21 01:59:15 2010 From: eric.britton at ecoplan.org (eric britton) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:59:15 +0200 Subject: [sustran] FW: CILT survey Message-ID: <00fa01cb4089$09039cc0$1b0ad640$@britton@ecoplan.org> -----Original Message----- From: Simon Norton [mailto:S.Norton@dpmms.cam.ac.uk] Sent: Friday, 20 August, 2010 18:24 To: newmobilitycafe@yahoogroups.com I had heard about this survey from another e-group. The results do not instil much confidence in me about the capacity of CILT members for consistent thinking, even bearing in mind that they are not a monolithic group. How can one support protecting public spending to reduce carbon emissions while targeting railcards, pensioners' bus passes and rural accessibility for cuts, leaving the car as the only affordable option for many journeys ? The fact is that if the Government introduced measures which brought our public transport system up to standard, especially in terms of coverage, then it could raise virtually as much money as it needed from motoring taxes, because few people would need to use cars (other than those who make a specific choice to live in remote places, and for business purposes where the cost would be passed on to the customer), and if motorists switched to public transport en masse then the Government would still benefit financially because less money would be needed for subsidies. Simon Norton From chuwasg at yahoo.com Sat Aug 21 02:21:36 2010 From: chuwasg at yahoo.com (chuwa) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:21:36 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [sustran] Give cyclist a safety wing In-Reply-To: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C3601713EA6E4@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> References: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C3601713EA6E4@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> Message-ID: <481968.13500.qm@web36907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> As an entry for the Seoul Cycle Design competition. The Cyclist Cyclist Wing is short-listed for the 2nd round. Summary of the concept: Cyclist safety is one of the main concern that stop potential cyclist to choose bicycle as a mode of transportation. Many drivers, and some cyclist, believe that cyclist enjoy the road at the expenses of road tax paying car-owners. Low visibility is associated with poor safety of cyclist. Since cyclist is relatively small, slow and near invisible to the drivers. The ?Cyclist Wing? enhance cyclist visibility and safety on the road. From the driver?s perspective, the ?Wing? makes cyclist becomes 300% more visible, and therefore easier to avoid. ?Safety by number? is an important factor supported by a large body of research finding. In short, More cyclist = more safety for cyclist . The ?Wing? makes the visual population of cyclist in any city increased to 300% with the same number of cyclists, causing driver to drive more carefully. The Cyclist wing is with a built-in air filter. With the air-cleaning function of the ?Wing?, cyclists make a tangible contribution to the environment, at the same time return the right-of-way to cyclist. it is also a subtle reminder of the harmful pollution from cars. Do you think the ?Cyclist Wing? can help to tilt the favor towards cyclists and turn more potential cyclist into real cyclist. Chu Wa An urban cyclist. From chuwasg at yahoo.com Sat Aug 21 02:29:54 2010 From: chuwasg at yahoo.com (chuwa) Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:29:54 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing In-Reply-To: <481968.13500.qm@web36907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C3601713EA6E4@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> <481968.13500.qm@web36907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <37338.14304.qm@web36904.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Link to the concept slides: https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AYp-wVJpddUwZGdicnM4eHBfMTRnOHc5MzZkaA&authkey=COK5kcYJ&hl=en ________________________________ From: chuwa To: Sustran-discuss List Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 1:21:36 AM Subject: [sustran] Give cyclist a safety wing As an entry for the Seoul Cycle Design competition. The Cyclist Cyclist Wing is short-listed for the 2nd round. Summary of the concept: Cyclist safety is one of the main concern that stop potential cyclist to choose bicycle as a mode of transportation. Many drivers, and some cyclist, believe that cyclist enjoy the road at the expenses of road tax paying car-owners. Low visibility is associated with poor safety of cyclist. Since cyclist is relatively small, slow and near invisible to the drivers. The ?Cyclist Wing? enhance cyclist visibility and safety on the road. From the driver?s perspective, the ?Wing? makes cyclist becomes 300% more visible, and therefore easier to avoid. ?Safety by number? is an important factor supported by a large body of research finding. In short, More cyclist = more safety for cyclist . The ?Wing? makes the visual population of cyclist in any city increased to 300% with the same number of cyclists, causing driver to drive more carefully. The Cyclist wing is with a built-in air filter. With the air-cleaning function of the ?Wing?, cyclists make a tangible contribution to the environment, at the same time return the right-of-way to cyclist. it is also a subtle reminder of the harmful pollution from cars. Do you think the ?Cyclist Wing? can help to tilt the favor towards cyclists and turn more potential cyclist into real cyclist. Chu Wa An urban cyclist. -------------------------------------------------------- To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss -------------------------------------------------------- If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. ================================================================ SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global South'). From ianenvironmental at googlemail.com Sat Aug 21 22:12:24 2010 From: ianenvironmental at googlemail.com (Ian Perry) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:12:24 +0100 Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing In-Reply-To: <481968.13500.qm@web36907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C3601713EA6E4@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> <481968.13500.qm@web36907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hi Chu Wa, This is an interesting idea. Has this been tested in windy conditions and how much drag is there on the cyclist? I'd be worried about being blown backwards in strong winds. In the event of a strong gust of crosswind, what happens to the cyclist, and any other cyclist alongside them? Does the "Cyclist Wing" make it more difficult for other cyclists to use the road - as there is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists becomes more hazardous? There are similar products already such as "safety" flags: http://americansafetyflag.com/products-page/?category=20&product_id=36 Cyclists on the street space that motorists believe is theirs do need to take ownership of a larger area than many do to be safe. I think it is possible that people who are afraid to use a bicycle on the road would feel more comfortable on a larger cargo tricycle. n the UK, most motorists believe that they have a right to use the road because the have paid "Road Tax". I have had a car for 20 years, but I have never paid "Road Tax". I'm not illegal, Winston Churchill abolished "Road Tax" in the UK in 1937 - because the tax was not making enough to cover the cost of roads. It might be worth checking if "Road Tax" really exists in your country. In the UK we have Vehicle Excise Duty, not Road Tax. As for the air filter - does a cyclist really want to collect and take home the pollution of others? Ian On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 6:21 PM, chuwa wrote: > As an entry for the Seoul Cycle Design competition. The Cyclist Cyclist > Wing is > short-listed for the 2nd round. > > Summary of the concept: > Cyclist safety is one of the main concern that stop potential cyclist to > choose > bicycle as a mode of transportation. > Many drivers, and some cyclist, believe that cyclist enjoy the road at the > expenses of road tax paying car-owners. > Low visibility is associated with poor safety of cyclist. Since cyclist is > relatively small, slow and near invisible to the drivers. > The ?Cyclist Wing? enhance cyclist visibility and safety on the road. From > the > driver?s perspective, the ?Wing? makes cyclist becomes 300% more visible, > and > therefore easier to avoid. > ?Safety by number? is an important factor supported by a large body of > research > finding. In short, More cyclist = more safety for cyclist . > The ?Wing? makes the visual population of cyclist in any city increased to > 300% > with the same number of cyclists, causing driver to drive more carefully. > The Cyclist wing is with a built-in air filter. With the air-cleaning > function > of the ?Wing?, cyclists make a tangible contribution to the environment, at > the > same time return the right-of-way to cyclist. > it is also a subtle reminder of the harmful pollution from cars. > Do you think the ?Cyclist Wing? can help to tilt the favor towards cyclists > and > turn more potential cyclist into real cyclist. > Chu Wa > An urban cyclist. > -------------------------------------------------------- > To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > -------------------------------------------------------- > If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to > http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real > sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > > ================================================================ > SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, > equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries > (the 'Global South'). From chuwasg at yahoo.com Sun Aug 22 07:47:39 2010 From: chuwasg at yahoo.com (chuwa) Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:47:39 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing In-Reply-To: References: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C3601713EA6E4@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> <481968.13500.qm@web36907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <496206.52570.qm@web36905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Ian, Thanks for being the first to response. Your question give me the opportunity to elaborate on the idea: How much drag is there on the cyclist? - The air drag of the wing for slower cyclist is minimum. The wing is not suitable for fast roadies. It is intended to make "Potential" cyclists to be more comfortable on the road, knowing that they are now more visible to other car drivers. There is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists becomes more hazardous? - The size of the wing as presented can be adjusted to make it less obtrusive. The structure of the wing is soft and flexible. When it is in contact with a by passing cyclist or car, it should just give way a glides smoothly. Road tax when it exists can never pay for the cost of roads (construction and maintenance ) but it is a deep believe for many drivers. The intention of the air-filter is to bring the issue of car-induced-air-pollution up for public discussion - hopefully it bring out other car-induced-social burden along the way. I will be testing out prototypes soon. If interested I will share the finding here. Best regards, Chuwa ________________________________ From: Ian Perry Cc: Sustran-discuss List Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 9:12:24 PM Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing Hi Chu Wa, This is an interesting idea. Has this been tested in windy conditions and how much drag is there on the cyclist? I'd be worried about being blown backwards in strong winds. In the event of a strong gust of crosswind, what happens to the cyclist, and any other cyclist alongside them? Does the "Cyclist Wing" make it more difficult for other cyclists to use the road - as there is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists becomes more hazardous? There are similar products already such as "safety" flags: http://americansafetyflag.com/products-page/?category=20&product_id=36 Cyclists on the street space that motorists believe is theirs do need to take ownership of a larger area than many do to be safe. I think it is possible that people who are afraid to use a bicycle on the road would feel more comfortable on a larger cargo tricycle. n the UK, most motorists believe that they have a right to use the road because the have paid "Road Tax". I have had a car for 20 years, but I have never paid "Road Tax". I'm not illegal, Winston Churchill abolished "Road Tax" in the UK in 1937 - because the tax was not making enough to cover the cost of roads. It might be worth checking if "Road Tax" really exists in your country. In the UK we have Vehicle Excise Duty, not Road Tax. As for the air filter - does a cyclist really want to collect and take home the pollution of others? Ian On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 6:21 PM, chuwa wrote: > As an entry for the Seoul Cycle Design competition. The Cyclist Cyclist > Wing is > short-listed for the 2nd round. > > Summary of the concept: > Cyclist safety is one of the main concern that stop potential cyclist to > choose > bicycle as a mode of transportation. > Many drivers, and some cyclist, believe that cyclist enjoy the road at the > expenses of road tax paying car-owners. > Low visibility is associated with poor safety of cyclist. Since cyclist is > relatively small, slow and near invisible to the drivers. > The ?Cyclist Wing? enhance cyclist visibility and safety on the road. From > the > driver?s perspective, the ?Wing? makes cyclist becomes 300% more visible, > and > therefore easier to avoid. > ?Safety by number? is an important factor supported by a large body of > research > finding. In short, More cyclist = more safety for cyclist . > The ?Wing? makes the visual population of cyclist in any city increased to > 300% > with the same number of cyclists, causing driver to drive more carefully. > The Cyclist wing is with a built-in air filter. With the air-cleaning > function > of the ?Wing?, cyclists make a tangible contribution to the environment, at > the > same time return the right-of-way to cyclist. > it is also a subtle reminder of the harmful pollution from cars. > Do you think the ?Cyclist Wing? can help to tilt the favor towards cyclists > and > turn more potential cyclist into real cyclist. > Chu Wa > An urban cyclist. > -------------------------------------------------------- > To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > -------------------------------------------------------- > If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to > http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real > sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > > ================================================================ > SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, > equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries > (the 'Global South'). -------------------------------------------------------- To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss -------------------------------------------------------- If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. ================================================================ SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global South'). From eric.britton at ecoplan.org Sun Aug 22 20:30:03 2010 From: eric.britton at ecoplan.org (eric britton) Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:30:03 +0200 Subject: [sustran] Global South: Key references on World Streets Message-ID: <00ec01cb41ed$659f62b0$30de2810$@britton@ecoplan.org> Greetings from Paris, Delhi and Kaohsiung: We are cooking up some reference tools over at World Streets which may be useful to you, and which you can possibly help us to make better for all. Let me see if I can make this fast. We have thus far identified going on one thousand blogs and sources world wide that look directly at our topic - sustainable transport and sustainable cities - and are now concentrating on seeing if we can get a good listing identifying all those which are leading the way with ideas, information and insights on our topic. Few of these references/sources are purely local, but where the city or organization identified is setting an example or blazing a trail for others, then they belong on this list. Key Global South references: You will see our work in progress on this, if you scroll down to the lower half of www.WorldStreets.org and direct your attention to the 40 sources thus far identified here as important sources for those concerned with these issues in the "Global South" (think most of Asia, Latin America and Africa". Please have a look and let us know if you have sources whom you feel should be identified and linked here? Thanks. I should point out that all these sources, and quite a number of other in other categories in process, including NGOs, universities, public agencies, media and one or two others, are directly searchable through out combined search engine, Knoogle. You will see how that works in the top Link reference labeled "Search all Key Sources". It's already pretty good and is going to get better. In closing let me acknowledge the help of Pallavi Pant of New Delhi who has kindly volunteered to lend a hand. Eric Britton From eric.britton at ecoplan.org Mon Aug 23 05:17:46 2010 From: eric.britton at ecoplan.org (eric britton) Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:17:46 +0200 Subject: [sustran] For the latest on World Streets, please click to http://world... Message-ID: <01d901cb4237$187a8bf0$496fa3d0$@britton@ecoplan.org> Today: As of late June, we started to test and develop another, we think better, site and software frame for World Streets which you can now access freely at http://worldstreets.wordpress.com/. For all these weeks and until such time that we were completely satisfied with the new structure, we maintained the two in rough parallel. But as of today we now are ready to formally move over the journal once and for all to the new address. We hope you enjoy it, fined it a real improvement in clarity and usability, and as always that you will keep us informed of your thoughts, suggestions and proposals for what is, after all, the world's only independent sustainable transport collaborative newspaper. Click to http://newmobilityagenda.blogspot.com/ for more. -- Posted By Eric Britton to World Streets at 8/22/2010 01:32:00 PM . __,_._,___ From patwardhan.sujit at gmail.com Mon Aug 23 11:38:17 2010 From: patwardhan.sujit at gmail.com (Sujit Patwardhan) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:08:17 +0530 Subject: [sustran] Re: For the latest on World Streets, please click to http://world... In-Reply-To: <4760467819431467941@unknownmsgid> References: <4760467819431467941@unknownmsgid> Message-ID: 23 August 2010 Dear Eric, Congratulations. The design looks great. It is clean logical and inviting. The content has of course always been top class. All good wishes to you and your team who did this excellent job. -- Sujit On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 1:47 AM, eric britton wrote: > > < > http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kbTo-M_pSuw/THEMXyXN2AI/AAAAAAAADPs/pa90SXfqfAk/s > 1600/ws-pic-eb-sitting2.jpg> > Today: > > As of late June, we started to test and develop another, we think better, > site and software frame for World Streets which you can now access freely > at > http://worldstreets.wordpress.com/. > For > > -- -------------------------------------------------------------------- *?..each million we invest into urban motorways is an investment to destroy the city?* Mayor Hans Joachim Vogel Munich 1970 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Sujit Patwardhan patwardhan.sujit@gmail.com sujitjp@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yamuna, ICS Colony, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune 411 007, India Tel: +91 20 25537955 Cell: +91 98220 26627 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Parisar: www.parisar.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From carlosfpardo at gmail.com Mon Aug 23 14:45:23 2010 From: carlosfpardo at gmail.com (Carlosfelipe Pardo) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:45:23 -0500 Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing In-Reply-To: <496206.52570.qm@web36905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C3601713EA6E4@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> <481968.13500.qm@web36907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <496206.52570.qm@web36905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C720AF3.6090601@gmail.com> Hi, This is very interesting! I am also wondering how much the "minimum" drag actually is, which I guess you'll know from your tests. But also, I think cyclists don't really need to clean the air as they anyway "do so" by riding the bicycle already... what I mean is that I think the concept of the wing should be symbolic (i.e. it doesn't really need to have filters etc but just remind people that bicycles don't have exhausts or emissions when riding). I say it because in your slides you seem to point towards car users being angry at cyclists for not paying road tax (which they do in virtually all countries anyway, despite the blatant ignorance of motorists), so possibly reminding them of the benefits that each cyclists gives to a city in terms of emissions not generated is most significant and should be applauded. Best regards, Carlos. On 21/08/2010 05:47 p.m., chuwa wrote: > Hi Ian, > > Thanks for being the first to response. Your question give me the opportunity to > elaborate on the idea: > > How much drag is there on the cyclist? > - The air drag of the wing for slower cyclist is minimum. The wing is not > suitable for fast roadies. It is intended to make "Potential" cyclists to be > more comfortable on the road, knowing that they are now more visible to other > car drivers. > > There is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists becomes > more hazardous? > - The size of the wing as presented can be adjusted to make it less obtrusive. > The structure of the wing is soft and flexible. When it is in contact with a by > passing cyclist or car, it should just give way a glides smoothly. > > Road tax when it exists can never pay for the cost of roads (construction > and maintenance ) but it is a deep believe for many drivers. > The intention of the air-filter is to bring the issue of > car-induced-air-pollution up for public discussion - hopefully it bring out > other car-induced-social burden along the way. > > I will be testing out prototypes soon. If interested I will share the finding > here. > > Best regards, > > Chuwa > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Ian Perry > Cc: Sustran-discuss List > Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 9:12:24 PM > Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing > > Hi Chu Wa, > > This is an interesting idea. Has this been tested in windy conditions and > how much drag is there on the cyclist? I'd be worried about being blown > backwards in strong winds. In the event of a strong gust of crosswind, what > happens to the cyclist, and any other cyclist alongside them? Does the > "Cyclist Wing" make it more difficult for other cyclists to use the road - > as there is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists becomes > more hazardous? > > There are similar products already such as "safety" flags: > http://americansafetyflag.com/products-page/?category=20&product_id=36 > > > Cyclists on the street space that motorists believe is theirs do need to > take ownership of a larger area than many do to be safe. I think it is > possible that people who are afraid to use a bicycle on the road would feel > more comfortable on a larger cargo tricycle. > > n the UK, most motorists believe that they have a right to use the road > because the have paid "Road Tax". I have had a car for 20 years, but I have > never paid "Road Tax". I'm not illegal, Winston Churchill abolished "Road > Tax" in the UK in 1937 - because the tax was not making enough to cover the > cost of roads. It might be worth checking if "Road Tax" really exists in > your country. In the UK we have Vehicle Excise Duty, not Road Tax. > > > As for the air filter - does a cyclist really want to collect and take home > the pollution of others? > > Ian > > > On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 6:21 PM, chuwa wrote: > >> As an entry for the Seoul Cycle Design competition. The Cyclist Cyclist >> Wing is >> short-listed for the 2nd round. >> >> Summary of the concept: >> Cyclist safety is one of the main concern that stop potential cyclist to >> choose >> bicycle as a mode of transportation. >> Many drivers, and some cyclist, believe that cyclist enjoy the road at the >> expenses of road tax paying car-owners. >> Low visibility is associated with poor safety of cyclist. Since cyclist is >> relatively small, slow and near invisible to the drivers. >> The ?Cyclist Wing? enhance cyclist visibility and safety on the road. From >> the >> driver?s perspective, the ?Wing? makes cyclist becomes 300% more visible, >> and >> therefore easier to avoid. >> ?Safety by number? is an important factor supported by a large body of >> research >> finding. In short, More cyclist = more safety for cyclist . >> The ?Wing? makes the visual population of cyclist in any city increased to >> 300% >> with the same number of cyclists, causing driver to drive more carefully. >> The Cyclist wing is with a built-in air filter. With the air-cleaning >> function >> of the ?Wing?, cyclists make a tangible contribution to the environment, at >> the >> same time return the right-of-way to cyclist. >> it is also a subtle reminder of the harmful pollution from cars. >> Do you think the ?Cyclist Wing? can help to tilt the favor towards cyclists >> and >> turn more potential cyclist into real cyclist. >> Chu Wa >> An urban cyclist. >> -------------------------------------------------------- >> To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit >> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss >> >> -------------------------------------------------------- >> If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to >> http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real >> sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. >> >> ================================================================ >> SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, >> equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries >> (the 'Global South'). > -------------------------------------------------------- > To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > -------------------------------------------------------- > If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to > http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real > sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > > ================================================================ > SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable > and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global > South'). > -------------------------------------------------------- > To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > -------------------------------------------------------- > If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > > ================================================================ > SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global South'). From sutp at sutp.org Mon Aug 23 19:09:28 2010 From: sutp at sutp.org (SUTP Team) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:39:28 +0530 Subject: [sustran] GTZ Sourcebook Module on Financing Sustainable Urban Transport is now out! Message-ID: <4C7248D8.3070009@sutp.org> Urban transport has historically not received the attention, careful planning and financial support it deserves in order to function in a sustainable manner. As a step to address this issue, this new GTZ Sourcebook module provides detailed information on available options for financing urban transport. It presents different financing instruments and ways in which they can be best used, and how to optimally combine them. This module is dedicated to policy makers, financial sector specialists and urban planners/practitioners working on key challenges related to financing urban transport systems. The module provides options to close the gap between the ever growing demand for efficient, equitable and environmentally friendly urban transport systems on one hand, and the dwindling financial resources available to state and local authorities on the other. In this module, the author, Mr. Ko Sakamoto, Senior Transport Consultant at the UK Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) and an expert in the field of finance, builds upon work done earlier by Dr. Gerhard Metschies. This document also has substantial research inputs by Mr.Stefan Belka, GTZ. The module covers the following subject areas: -The importance of finance in sustainable urban transport (Why is financing important, who is involved and what is the scale of resources?) -The double challenge: financing sustainable urban transport, sustainably (What is a sustainable urban transport system, how can it be financed and what are the barriers need to be acknowledged?) -Approaches towards a sustainable system (Understanding and managing the financial requirements & the various financing options and mechanisms) -Financing Instruments at local, national and international level -Optimally combining the financial options -Summary of key points and necessary actions The publication contains 98 illustrated pages, 19 tables, 58 boxes and 42 figures. Additionally it provides further reading and links on financing & pricing and climate funds issues. The module is available for download from http://www.sutp.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2293&Itemid=1&lang=en -- SUTP Team sutp[at]sutp.org From joshirutul at yahoo.co.in Tue Aug 24 02:00:32 2010 From: joshirutul at yahoo.co.in (Rutul Joshi) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:30:32 +0530 (IST) Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing In-Reply-To: <4C720AF3.6090601@gmail.com> References: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C3601713EA6E4@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> <481968.13500.qm@web36907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <496206.52570.qm@web36905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C720AF3.6090601@gmail.com> Message-ID: <629813.36052.qm@web8401.mail.in.yahoo.com> Hi, This is interesting. But I have a slightly different take on this. I am not critiquing Chu Wa's design but making a general comment on the state of affairs in our cities. I am a new cyclist in Bristol (which UK's 'first cycling city' - I don't know what it means). Imitating the people around me, I have also started wearing high-visibility clothing/bands (and a helmet) - which I am told is for my own safety. I have always wondered as a cyclist that why do I need to wear things and shout that "I am here, please see me". What have I done wrong? I might be an outsider to the culture here but I am not comfortable with this whole idea of high-visible clothing/bands. Of course, they are no legal requirements to wear them. When I see lot of cyclists (including me) wearing them, I end up associating it with the identification marks that Jews were supposed to wear in the Nazi occupied countries during the second world war. I might be wrong in this association completely but the sad truth remains - it is the cyclists who end up wearing things in name of safety! Rutul ________________________________ From: CarlosfelipePardo Cc: Sustran-discuss List Sent: Mon, 23 August, 2010 6:45:23 AM Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing Hi, This is very interesting! I am also wondering how much the "minimum" drag actually is, which I guess you'll know from your tests. But also, I think cyclists don't really need to clean the air as they anyway "do so" by riding the bicycle already... what I mean is that I think the concept of the wing should be symbolic (i.e. it doesn't really need to have filters etc but just remind people that bicycles don't have exhausts or emissions when riding). I say it because in your slides you seem to point towards car users being angry at cyclists for not paying road tax (which they do in virtually all countries anyway, despite the blatant ignorance of motorists), so possibly reminding them of the benefits that each cyclists gives to a city in terms of emissions not generated is most significant and should be applauded. Best regards, Carlos. On 21/08/2010 05:47 p.m., chuwa wrote: > Hi Ian, > > Thanks for being the first to response. Your question give me the opportunity >to > elaborate on the idea: > > How much drag is there on the cyclist? > - The air drag of the wing for slower cyclist is minimum. The wing is not > suitable for fast roadies. It is intended to make "Potential" cyclists to be > more comfortable on the road, knowing that they are now more visible to other > car drivers. > > There is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists becomes > more hazardous? > - The size of the wing as presented can be adjusted to make it less obtrusive. > The structure of the wing is soft and flexible. When it is in contact with a by > passing cyclist or car, it should just give way a glides smoothly. > > Road tax when it exists can never pay for the cost of roads (construction > and maintenance ) but it is a deep believe for many drivers. > The intention of the air-filter is to bring the issue of > car-induced-air-pollution up for public discussion - hopefully it bring out > other car-induced-social burden along the way. > > I will be testing out prototypes soon. If interested I will share the finding > here. > > Best regards, > > Chuwa > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Ian Perry > Cc: Sustran-discuss List > Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 9:12:24 PM > Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing > > Hi ChuWa, > > This is an interesting idea. Has this been tested in windy conditions and > how much drag is there on the cyclist? I'd be worried about being blown > backwards in strong winds. In the event of a strong gust of crosswind, what > happens to the cyclist, and any other cyclist alongside them? Does the > "Cyclist Wing" make it more difficult for other cyclists to use the road - > as there is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists becomes > more hazardous? > > There are similar products already such as "safety" flags: > http://americansafetyflag.com/products-page/?category=20&product_id=36 > > > Cyclists on the street space that motorists believe is theirs do need to > take ownership of a larger area than many do to be safe. I think it is > possible that people who are afraid to use a bicycle on the road would feel > more comfortable on a larger cargo tricycle. > > n the UK, most motorists believe that they have a right to use the road > because the have paid "Road Tax". I have had a car for 20 years, but I have > never paid "Road Tax". I'm not illegal, Winston Churchill abolished "Road > Tax" in the UK in 1937 - because the tax was not making enough to cover the > cost of roads. It might be worth checking if "Road Tax" really exists in > your country. In the UK we have Vehicle Excise Duty, not Road Tax. > > > As for the air filter - does a cyclist really want to collect and take home > the pollution of others? > > Ian > > > On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 6:21 PM, chuwa wrote: > >> As an entry for the Seoul Cycle Design competition. The Cyclist Cyclist >> Wing is >> short-listed for the 2nd round. >> >> Summary of the concept: >> Cyclist safety is one of the main concern that stop potential cyclist to >> choose >> bicycle as a mode of transportation. >> Many drivers, and some cyclist, believe that cyclist enjoy the road at the >> expenses of road tax paying car-owners. >> Low visibility is associated with poor safety of cyclist. Since cyclist is >> relatively small, slow and near invisible to the drivers. >> The ?Cyclist Wing? enhance cyclist visibility and safety on the road. From >> the >> driver?s perspective, the ?Wing? makes cyclist becomes 300% more visible, >> and >> therefore easier to avoid. >> ?Safety by number? is an important factor supported by a large body of >> research >> finding. In short, More cyclist = more safety for cyclist . >> The ?Wing? makes the visual population of cyclist in any city increased to >> 300% >> with the same number of cyclists, causing driver to drive more carefully. >> The Cyclist wing is with a built-in air filter. With the air-cleaning >> function >> of the ?Wing?, cyclists make a tangible contribution to the environment, at >> the >> same time return the right-of-way to cyclist. >> it is also a subtle reminder of the harmful pollution from cars. >> Do you think the ?Cyclist Wing? can help to tilt the favor towards cyclists >> and >> turn more potential cyclist into real cyclist. >> ChuWa >> An urban cyclist. >> -------------------------------------------------------- >> To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit >> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss >> >> -------------------------------------------------------- >> If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to >> http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real >> sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. >> >> ================================================================ >> SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, >> equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries >> (the 'Global South'). > -------------------------------------------------------- > To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > -------------------------------------------------------- > If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to > http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real > sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > > ================================================================ > SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable > and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global > South'). > -------------------------------------------------------- > To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > -------------------------------------------------------- > If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to >http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real >sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > > ================================================================ > SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable >and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global >South'). -------------------------------------------------------- To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss -------------------------------------------------------- If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. ================================================================ SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global South'). From chuwasg at yahoo.com Tue Aug 24 02:39:08 2010 From: chuwasg at yahoo.com (chuwa) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:39:08 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing In-Reply-To: <629813.36052.qm@web8401.mail.in.yahoo.com> References: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C3601713EA6E4@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> <481968.13500.qm@web36907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <496206.52570.qm@web36905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C720AF3.6090601@gmail.com> <629813.36052.qm@web8401.mail.in.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <84608.75290.qm@web36901.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Carlo, It is true that drivers in most countries feel they are "entitled" to use the road and cyclists are taking advantage of the "road tax" they paid. We call it the ignorance of motorists here but outside this group the general public consider this is a 100% true fact :-( By integrating a small air filter, the "wing" reposition cyclists from "no-harm" (zero eco impact) to beneficial to society (positive eco impact). However small and symbolic, this sends a very different message to the public. (Now cyclist has more right because it cleans up the mess that the cars produce.) In practice the wing is a visibility device. In marketing the wing is a propaganda tool for cyclists. Hi Rutul, I used to live in Holland and there is no such need as high-vis cloths. Because the drivers are much more alert to the cyclists. Motorist will be in big trouble if they hit a cyclist, regardless who is right or wrong. I think that is the ultimate state we would all like to see in more cities. However, between current (more dangerous for cyclist) state to the ultimate, there is a transition period. During this time drivers need to learn how to behave with cyclists around. I consider the High-Vis clothing or devices as an education tool during the transition period for the motorists. With warm regards, Chu Wa ________________________________ From: Rutul Joshi To: Sustran-discuss List Sent: Tue, August 24, 2010 1:00:32 AM Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing Hi, This is interesting. But I have a slightly different take on this. I am not critiquing Chu Wa's design but making a general comment on the state of affairs in our cities. I am a new cyclist in Bristol (which UK's 'first cycling city' - I don't know what it means). Imitating the people around me, I have also started wearing high-visibility clothing/bands (and a helmet) - which I am told is for my own safety. I have always wondered as a cyclist that why do I need to wear things and shout that "I am here, please see me". What have I done wrong? I might be an outsider to the culture here but I am not comfortable with this whole idea of high-visible clothing/bands. Of course, they are no legal requirements to wear them. When I see lot of cyclists (including me) wearing them, I end up associating it with the identification marks that Jews were supposed to wear in the Nazi occupied countries during the second world war. I might be wrong in this association completely but the sad truth remains - it is the cyclists who end up wearing things in name of safety! Rutul ________________________________ From: CarlosfelipePardo Cc: Sustran-discuss List Sent: Mon, 23 August, 2010 6:45:23 AM Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing Hi, This is very interesting! I am also wondering how much the "minimum" drag actually is, which I guess you'll know from your tests. But also, I think cyclists don't really need to clean the air as they anyway "do so" by riding the bicycle already... what I mean is that I think the concept of the wing should be symbolic (i.e. it doesn't really need to have filters etc but just remind people that bicycles don't have exhausts or emissions when riding). I say it because in your slides you seem to point towards car users being angry at cyclists for not paying road tax (which they do in virtually all countries anyway, despite the blatant ignorance of motorists), so possibly reminding them of the benefits that each cyclists gives to a city in terms of emissions not generated is most significant and should be applauded. Best regards, Carlos. On 21/08/2010 05:47 p.m., chuwa wrote: > Hi Ian, > > Thanks for being the first to response. Your question give me the opportunity >to > elaborate on the idea: > > How much drag is there on the cyclist? > - The air drag of the wing for slower cyclist is minimum. The wing is not > suitable for fast roadies. It is intended to make "Potential" cyclists to be > more comfortable on the road, knowing that they are now more visible to other > car drivers. > > There is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists becomes > more hazardous? > - The size of the wing as presented can be adjusted to make it less obtrusive. > The structure of the wing is soft and flexible. When it is in contact with a by > passing cyclist or car, it should just give way a glides smoothly. > > Road tax when it exists can never pay for the cost of roads (construction > and maintenance ) but it is a deep believe for many drivers. > The intention of the air-filter is to bring the issue of > car-induced-air-pollution up for public discussion - hopefully it bring out > other car-induced-social burden along the way. > > I will be testing out prototypes soon. If interested I will share the finding > here. > > Best regards, > > Chuwa > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Ian Perry > Cc: Sustran-discuss List > Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 9:12:24 PM > Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing > > Hi ChuWa, > > This is an interesting idea. Has this been tested in windy conditions and > how much drag is there on the cyclist? I'd be worried about being blown > backwards in strong winds. In the event of a strong gust of crosswind, what > happens to the cyclist, and any other cyclist alongside them? Does the > "Cyclist Wing" make it more difficult for other cyclists to use the road - > as there is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists becomes > more hazardous? > > There are similar products already such as "safety" flags: > http://americansafetyflag.com/products-page/?category=20&product_id=36 > > > Cyclists on the street space that motorists believe is theirs do need to > take ownership of a larger area than many do to be safe. I think it is > possible that people who are afraid to use a bicycle on the road would feel > more comfortable on a larger cargo tricycle. > > n the UK, most motorists believe that they have a right to use the road > because the have paid "Road Tax". I have had a car for 20 years, but I have > never paid "Road Tax". I'm not illegal, Winston Churchill abolished "Road > Tax" in the UK in 1937 - because the tax was not making enough to cover the > cost of roads. It might be worth checking if "Road Tax" really exists in > your country. In the UK we have Vehicle Excise Duty, not Road Tax. > > > As for the air filter - does a cyclist really want to collect and take home > the pollution of others? > > Ian > > > On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 6:21 PM, chuwa wrote: > >> As an entry for the Seoul Cycle Design competition. The Cyclist Cyclist >> Wing is >> short-listed for the 2nd round. >> >> Summary of the concept: >> Cyclist safety is one of the main concern that stop potential cyclist to >> choose >> bicycle as a mode of transportation. >> Many drivers, and some cyclist, believe that cyclist enjoy the road at the >> expenses of road tax paying car-owners. >> Low visibility is associated with poor safety of cyclist. Since cyclist is >> relatively small, slow and near invisible to the drivers. >> The ?Cyclist Wing? enhance cyclist visibility and safety on the road. From >> the >> driver?s perspective, the ?Wing? makes cyclist becomes 300% more visible, >> and >> therefore easier to avoid. >> ?Safety by number? is an important factor supported by a large body of >> research >> finding. In short, More cyclist = more safety for cyclist . >> The ?Wing? makes the visual population of cyclist in any city increased to >> 300% >> with the same number of cyclists, causing driver to drive more carefully. >> The Cyclist wing is with a built-in air filter. With the air-cleaning >> function >> of the ?Wing?, cyclists make a tangible contribution to the environment, at >> the >> same time return the right-of-way to cyclist. >> it is also a subtle reminder of the harmful pollution from cars. >> Do you think the ?Cyclist Wing? can help to tilt the favor towards cyclists >> and >> turn more potential cyclist into real cyclist. >> ChuWa >> An urban cyclist. >> -------------------------------------------------------- >> To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit >> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss >> >> -------------------------------------------------------- >> If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to >> http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real >> sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. >> >> ================================================================ >> SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, >> equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries >> (the 'Global South'). > -------------------------------------------------------- > To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > -------------------------------------------------------- > If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to > http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real > sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > > ================================================================ > SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable > and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global > South'). > -------------------------------------------------------- > To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > -------------------------------------------------------- > If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to >http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real >sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > > ================================================================ > SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable >and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global >South'). -------------------------------------------------------- To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss -------------------------------------------------------- If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. ================================================================ SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global South'). -------------------------------------------------------- To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss -------------------------------------------------------- If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. ================================================================ SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global South'). From mkodransky at itdp.org Tue Aug 24 06:49:21 2010 From: mkodransky at itdp.org (Michael Kodransky) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:49:21 -0400 Subject: [sustran] Experts Call For Urgent Transport Financing Changes ASAP Message-ID: PRESS RELEASE AND MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Michael Replogle, ITDP in Bangkok +1(301)529-0351 mreplogle@itdp.org Stephanie Lotshaw, ITDP in New York +1(212)629-8001 slotshaw@itdp.org Ko Sakamoto, TRL in London +44 (0) 7827 890804 ksakamoto@trl.co.uk Experts Call For Urgent Transport Financing Changes ASAP (Bangkok, Thailand August 23, 2010) At a meeting today of top transportation and environment leaders from two dozen governments across Asia, key experts said changes in how transport is financed are essential if cities and nations are to deal effectively with the rapid growth in motor vehicle traffic and related environmental and health problems, including climate change. ?Current transport financing practices are unfit to meet 21st century needs,? Michael Replogle, Global Policy Director and Founder of the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP). ?As much as $700 billion is spent annually subsidizing motor fuels, while hundreds of billions more in public and global aid funds subsidize the growing use of cars,? he said. ?This comes at the expense of investments in more pressing human needs for modern bus rapid transit, streets safe for walking and cycling, quality public space, as well as health, housing, and education,? he said. As documented in a report by the Transport Research Laboratory released today by ITDP and the Partnership for Sustainable Low Carbon Transport, over $1.5 trillion is spent annually on transport globally, mostly in ways that exacerbate rather than solve the problems associated with traffic growth, including congestion, health-harming air pollution, accidents, energy insecurity, and climate change. The report outlines financing changes that will enable developing nations to achieve more sustainable, affordable, and equitable approaches to transportation. ?These steps can help others avoid costly mistakes made by the world?s most car-dependent cities, like Houston, which will face growing challenges in a carbon-constrained world,? said Replogle. ?Other cities, from Copenhagen, Madrid, and Berlin, to Singapore, Guangzhou, and Bogota are demonstrating more effective paths to transport system modernization.? ?Incentives, financial support, and national support programs, as India?s Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission, can enable cities to address transport challenges and spur sustainable development. Such programs can help move towards more integrated transport policies and planning that is less biased in favor of motor vehicle travel,? said James Leather of the Asian Development Bank. ?This report shows domestic public finance, official development assistance, and private investment flows now overwhelmingly favor rapid motorization. The modest growing resources contributed by global carbon finance programs must leverage shifts in these much larger transport financial flows if they are to be effective,? said Manfred Breithaupt of German Technical Cooperation/GTZ. ?Improved access for the transport sector to climate finance under the Clean Development Mechanism, the Global Environment Facility or newly established funds like the Climate Investment Fund can help the transport sector accelerate the replication and scaling up of sustainable, low carbon policies, programs and projects as well as promote transfer of low carbon transport services and technology,? said Heather Allen of the International Union of Public Transport Authorities (UITP). ?This makes it also important to ensure that transport is included in a new climate agreement to be reached in the UNFCCC conferences in Cancun 2010 or Johannesburg 2011, enabling international support to developing countries undertaking Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions,? she said. The report, A Paradigm Shift Towards Sustainable Low Carbon Transport: Financing the Vision ASAP, outlines key steps in financing reform: to Analyze impacts, Shift existing resources towards a sustainable direction, Add funding where resources are still lacking, and restructure pricing incentives so users Pay for the full costs of transport consumption, identifying measures to be taken by public, private, and international organizations. The report authors, Ko Sakamoto, Holger Dalkman, and Derek Palmer, of the Transport Research Laboratory, are noted global experts in transport and environmental policy. The report will be released at the Fifth Regional EST Forum in Asia, which seeks to adopt sustainable transport goals for the coming decade, at a plenary session at 10:30 am to noon. Experts will be available for questions immediately after the session in the Riverside VII room at the Royal Orchard Sheraton Hotel, Bangkok, the venue for the Fifth Regional EST Forum in Asia. The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy is a leading international non-profit organization founded in 1985 that promotes environmentally sustainable and equitable transportation worldwide. See http://www.itdp.org. The Partnership for Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport is a voluntary, multi-stakeholder partnership of over 50 organizations registered with the Commission on Sustainable Development and which have agreed to work together to advance sustainable, low carbon transport. Members include the Asian Development Bank, InterAmerican Development Bank, African Development Bank, German Technical Cooperation/GTZ, UITP, ITDP, International Energy Agency, The Energy and Resources Institute, Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities Center, UN Center for Regional Development, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, UN Environment Programme, Korean Transport Institute, Japanese Ministry of Land Infrastructure Transport and Tourism, Ahmedabad Centre for Environment Planning & Technology, Institute for Transport Policy Studies, Philippines National Center for Transportation Studies, and Rockefeller Foundation. See http://www.slocat.net. From chuwasg at yahoo.com Tue Aug 24 11:40:34 2010 From: chuwasg at yahoo.com (chuwa) Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:40:34 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing In-Reply-To: References: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C3601713EA6E4@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> <481968.13500.qm@web36907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <425781.39850.qm@web36904.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi Ian and all who is interested in the "Cyclist safety wing" project. We did a test ride last Sunday and it is clear the drag is not noticeable for the intended riding speed. A short video here: "Cyclist safety wing" in vimeo: http://vimeo.com/14376637 We will continue to do more test to find out other issues, if any. Your comment welcome Regards, Chu Wa ________________________________ From: Ian Perry Cc: Sustran-discuss List Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 9:12:24 PM Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing Hi Chu Wa, This is an interesting idea. Has this been tested in windy conditions and how much drag is there on the cyclist? I'd be worried about being blown backwards in strong winds. In the event of a strong gust of crosswind, what happens to the cyclist, and any other cyclist alongside them? Does the "Cyclist Wing" make it more difficult for other cyclists to use the road - as there is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists becomes more hazardous? There are similar products already such as "safety" flags: http://americansafetyflag.com/products-page/?category=20&product_id=36 Cyclists on the street space that motorists believe is theirs do need to take ownership of a larger area than many do to be safe. I think it is possible that people who are afraid to use a bicycle on the road would feel more comfortable on a larger cargo tricycle. n the UK, most motorists believe that they have a right to use the road because the have paid "Road Tax". I have had a car for 20 years, but I have never paid "Road Tax". I'm not illegal, Winston Churchill abolished "Road Tax" in the UK in 1937 - because the tax was not making enough to cover the cost of roads. It might be worth checking if "Road Tax" really exists in your country. In the UK we have Vehicle Excise Duty, not Road Tax. As for the air filter - does a cyclist really want to collect and take home the pollution of others? Ian On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 6:21 PM, chuwa wrote: > As an entry for the Seoul Cycle Design competition. The Cyclist Cyclist > Wing is > short-listed for the 2nd round. > > Summary of the concept: > Cyclist safety is one of the main concern that stop potential cyclist to > choose > bicycle as a mode of transportation. > Many drivers, and some cyclist, believe that cyclist enjoy the road at the > expenses of road tax paying car-owners. > Low visibility is associated with poor safety of cyclist. Since cyclist is > relatively small, slow and near invisible to the drivers. > The ?Cyclist Wing? enhance cyclist visibility and safety on the road. From > the > driver?s perspective, the ?Wing? makes cyclist becomes 300% more visible, > and > therefore easier to avoid. > ?Safety by number? is an important factor supported by a large body of > research > finding. In short, More cyclist = more safety for cyclist . > The ?Wing? makes the visual population of cyclist in any city increased to > 300% > with the same number of cyclists, causing driver to drive more carefully. > The Cyclist wing is with a built-in air filter. With the air-cleaning > function > of the ?Wing?, cyclists make a tangible contribution to the environment, at > the > same time return the right-of-way to cyclist. > it is also a subtle reminder of the harmful pollution from cars. > Do you think the ?Cyclist Wing? can help to tilt the favor towards cyclists > and > turn more potential cyclist into real cyclist. > Chu Wa > An urban cyclist. > -------------------------------------------------------- > To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > -------------------------------------------------------- > If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to > http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real > sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > > ================================================================ > SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, > equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries > (the 'Global South'). -------------------------------------------------------- To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss -------------------------------------------------------- If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. ================================================================ SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global South'). From paulbarter at nus.edu.sg Tue Aug 24 16:40:29 2010 From: paulbarter at nus.edu.sg (Paul Barter) Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:40:29 +0800 Subject: [sustran] Ahmedabad threatens demolition of shops 'encroaching' on parking space Message-ID: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C3601713EA707@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> The Times of India reports on some parking-related drama in Ahmedabad today. Ahmedabad's famous boulevard, CG Road, was featured in the 'Boulevard Book'. In fact, it was designed with help from the great Alan Jacobs. Today many of CG Road's shopping centres face a 'demolition drive' of enforcement action against their violations of the municipality's parking space requirements. More on these events and some comments are at: http://www.reinventingparking.org/2010/08/ahmedabad-threatens-demolition-of-shops.html Paul Paul A. Barter | Assistant Professor | LKY School of Public Policy National University of Singapore | 469C Bukit Timah Road | Singapore 259772 | Tel: +65-6516 3324 | Fax: +65-6778 1020 | paulbarter@nus.edu.sg | http://www.spp.nus.edu.sg/Faculty_Paul_Barter.aspx |http://www.reinventingtransport.org/ |http://ww.reinventingparking.org From eric.britton at ecoplan.org Wed Aug 25 19:32:27 2010 From: eric.britton at ecoplan.org (eric britton) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:32:27 +0200 Subject: [sustran] [World Streets] Car Free Days 2010: Part 1. Origins & Timeline Message-ID: <023c01cb4440$d29ab0e0$77d012a0$@britton@ecoplan.org> Car Free Days 2010: Part 1. Origins, Timeline, Progress, E. Britton, editor | 25 August 2010 at 11:14 | Categories: carfree , cars , event , non-drivers | URL: http://wp.me/psKUY-TW "Every day is a great day to take a few cars off the street and think about it." Here is how the car-free days movement got started and has taken shape over the last 16 years. You will find the full story in the World Car-Free Days Consortium website at www.worldcarfreedays.com. * And the latest [...] Read more of this post Add a comment to this post From carlosfpardo at gmail.com Wed Aug 25 20:00:00 2010 From: carlosfpardo at gmail.com (Carlosfelipe Pardo) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:00:00 -0500 Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing In-Reply-To: <629813.36052.qm@web8401.mail.in.yahoo.com> References: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C3601713EA6E4@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> <481968.13500.qm@web36907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <496206.52570.qm@web36905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C720AF3.6090601@gmail.com> <629813.36052.qm@web8401.mail.in.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4C74F7B0.7020600@gmail.com> Hi, I also used that outfit when I cycled in London, and actually continue to use it here in Bogot? though nobody wears anything similar (they all have reflective bands). I used it then and use it now (especially the jacket) because of rain issues, not so much with the visibility argument. I think it's more like a small fashion statement in London, sort of like "I am riding a bike"...I know, they also have a bike between their legs which makes it kind of obvious for everyone to see what they're doing... I'm not sure if we can compare this with WW2! But anyway, it's a useful discussion. Carlos. On 23/08/2010 12:00 p.m., Rutul Joshi wrote: > Hi, > > This is interesting. But I have a slightly different take on this. I am > not critiquing Chu Wa's design but making a general comment on the state of > affairs in our cities. > > I am a new cyclist in Bristol (which UK's 'first cycling city' - I don't know > what it means). Imitating the people around me, I have also started wearing > high-visibility clothing/bands (and a helmet) - which I am told is for my own > safety. I have always wondered as a cyclist that why do I need to wear things > and shout that "I am here, please see me". What have I done wrong? I might be an > outsider to the culture here but I am not comfortable with this whole idea of > high-visible clothing/bands. Of course, they are no legal requirements to wear > them. When I see lot of cyclists (including me) wearing them, I end > up associating it with the identification marks that Jews were supposed to wear > in the Nazi occupied countries during the second world war. I might be wrong in > this association completely but the sad truth remains - it is the cyclists who > end up wearing things in name of safety! > > Rutul > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: CarlosfelipePardo > Cc: Sustran-discuss List > Sent: Mon, 23 August, 2010 6:45:23 AM > Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing > > Hi, > > This is very interesting! I am also wondering how much the "minimum" > drag actually is, which I guess you'll know from your tests. But also, I > think cyclists don't really need to clean the air as they anyway "do so" > by riding the bicycle already... what I mean is that I think the concept > of the wing should be symbolic (i.e. it doesn't really need to have > filters etc but just remind people that bicycles don't have exhausts or > emissions when riding). I say it because in your slides you seem to > point towards car users being angry at cyclists for not paying road tax > (which they do in virtually all countries anyway, despite the blatant > ignorance of motorists), so possibly reminding them of the benefits that > each cyclists gives to a city in terms of emissions not generated is > most significant and should be applauded. > > Best regards, > > Carlos. > > On 21/08/2010 05:47 p.m., chuwa wrote: >> Hi Ian, >> >> Thanks for being the first to response. Your question give me the opportunity >> to >> elaborate on the idea: >> >> How much drag is there on the cyclist? >> - The air drag of the wing for slower cyclist is minimum. The wing is not >> suitable for fast roadies. It is intended to make "Potential" cyclists to be >> more comfortable on the road, knowing that they are now more visible to other >> car drivers. >> >> There is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists becomes >> more hazardous? >> - The size of the wing as presented can be adjusted to make it less obtrusive. >> The structure of the wing is soft and flexible. When it is in contact with a > by >> passing cyclist or car, it should just give way a glides smoothly. >> >> Road tax when it exists can never pay for the cost of roads (construction >> and maintenance ) but it is a deep believe for many drivers. >> The intention of the air-filter is to bring the issue of >> car-induced-air-pollution up for public discussion - hopefully it bring out >> other car-induced-social burden along the way. >> >> I will be testing out prototypes soon. If interested I will share the finding >> here. >> >> Best regards, >> >> Chuwa >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Ian Perry >> Cc: Sustran-discuss List >> Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 9:12:24 PM >> Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing >> >> Hi ChuWa, >> >> This is an interesting idea. Has this been tested in windy conditions and >> how much drag is there on the cyclist? I'd be worried about being blown >> backwards in strong winds. In the event of a strong gust of crosswind, what >> happens to the cyclist, and any other cyclist alongside them? Does the >> "Cyclist Wing" make it more difficult for other cyclists to use the road - >> as there is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists becomes >> more hazardous? >> >> There are similar products already such as "safety" flags: >> http://americansafetyflag.com/products-page/?category=20&product_id=36 >> >> >> Cyclists on the street space that motorists believe is theirs do need to >> take ownership of a larger area than many do to be safe. I think it is >> possible that people who are afraid to use a bicycle on the road would feel >> more comfortable on a larger cargo tricycle. >> >> n the UK, most motorists believe that they have a right to use the road >> because the have paid "Road Tax". I have had a car for 20 years, but I have >> never paid "Road Tax". I'm not illegal, Winston Churchill abolished "Road >> Tax" in the UK in 1937 - because the tax was not making enough to cover the >> cost of roads. It might be worth checking if "Road Tax" really exists in >> your country. In the UK we have Vehicle Excise Duty, not Road Tax. >> >> >> As for the air filter - does a cyclist really want to collect and take home >> the pollution of others? >> >> Ian >> >> >> On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 6:21 PM, chuwa wrote: >> >>> As an entry for the Seoul Cycle Design competition. The Cyclist Cyclist >>> Wing is >>> short-listed for the 2nd round. >>> >>> Summary of the concept: >>> Cyclist safety is one of the main concern that stop potential cyclist to >>> choose >>> bicycle as a mode of transportation. >>> Many drivers, and some cyclist, believe that cyclist enjoy the road at the >>> expenses of road tax paying car-owners. >>> Low visibility is associated with poor safety of cyclist. Since cyclist is >>> relatively small, slow and near invisible to the drivers. >>> The ?Cyclist Wing? enhance cyclist visibility and safety on the road. From >>> the >>> driver?s perspective, the ?Wing? makes cyclist becomes 300% more visible, >>> and >>> therefore easier to avoid. >>> ?Safety by number? is an important factor supported by a large body of >>> research >>> finding. In short, More cyclist = more safety for cyclist . >>> The ?Wing? makes the visual population of cyclist in any city increased to >>> 300% >>> with the same number of cyclists, causing driver to drive more carefully. >>> The Cyclist wing is with a built-in air filter. With the air-cleaning >>> function >>> of the ?Wing?, cyclists make a tangible contribution to the environment, at >>> the >>> same time return the right-of-way to cyclist. >>> it is also a subtle reminder of the harmful pollution from cars. >>> Do you think the ?Cyclist Wing? can help to tilt the favor towards cyclists >>> and >>> turn more potential cyclist into real cyclist. >>> ChuWa >>> An urban cyclist. >>> -------------------------------------------------------- >>> To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit >>> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------------- >>> If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to >>> http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real >>> sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. >>> >>> ================================================================ >>> SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, >>> equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries >>> (the 'Global South'). >> -------------------------------------------------------- >> To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit >> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss >> >> -------------------------------------------------------- >> If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to >> http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real >> sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. >> >> ================================================================ >> SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable >> and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global >> South'). >> -------------------------------------------------------- >> To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit >> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss >> >> -------------------------------------------------------- >> If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to >> http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real >> sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. >> >> ================================================================ >> SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable >> and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global >> South'). > -------------------------------------------------------- > To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > -------------------------------------------------------- > If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to > http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real > sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > > ================================================================ > SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable > and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global > South'). > > > -------------------------------------------------------- > To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > -------------------------------------------------------- > If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > > ================================================================ > SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global South'). From joshirutul at yahoo.co.in Wed Aug 25 21:22:38 2010 From: joshirutul at yahoo.co.in (Rutul Joshi) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:52:38 +0530 (IST) Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing In-Reply-To: <4C74F7B0.7020600@gmail.com> References: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C3601713EA6E4@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> <481968.13500.qm@web36907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <496206.52570.qm@web36905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C720AF3.6090601@gmail.com> <629813.36052.qm@web8401.mail.in.yahoo.com> <4C74F7B0.7020600@gmail.com> Message-ID: <509997.86277.qm@web8404.mail.in.yahoo.com> Hi Carlos, Yes, I agree with you take on it. The WW2 comparison is not relevant. It was a bit impulsive. However, are there any studies which say that wearing reflective bands/high-visibility clothing increases the road safety for the cyclists? Rutul ________________________________ From: Carlosfelipe Pardo Cc: Sustran-discuss List Sent: Wed, 25 August, 2010 12:00:00 PM Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing Hi, I also used that outfit when I cycled in London, and actually continue to use it here in Bogot? though nobody wears anything similar (they all have reflective bands). I used it then and use it now (especially the jacket) because of rain issues, not so much with the visibility argument. I think it's more like a small fashion statement in London, sort of like "I am riding a bike"...I know, they also have a bike between their legs which makes it kind of obvious for everyone to see what they're doing... I'm not sure if we can compare this with WW2! But anyway, it's a useful discussion. Carlos. On 23/08/2010 12:00 p.m., Rutul Joshi wrote: > Hi, > > This is interesting. But I have a slightly different take on this. I am > not critiquing Chu Wa's design but making a general comment on the state of > affairs in our cities. > > I am a new cyclist in Bristol (which UK's 'first cycling city' - I don't know > what it means). Imitating the people around me, I have also started wearing > high-visibility clothing/bands (and a helmet) - which I am told is for my own > safety. I have always wondered as a cyclist that why do I need to wear things > and shout that "I am here, please see me". What have I done wrong? I might be >an > outsider to the culture here but I am not comfortable with this whole idea of > high-visible clothing/bands. Of course, they are no legal requirements to wear > them. When I see lot of cyclists (including me) wearing them, I end > up associating it with the identification marks that Jews were supposed to wear > in the Nazi occupied countries during the second world war. I might be wrong in > this association completely but the sad truth remains - it is the cyclists who > end up wearing things in name of safety! > > Rutul > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: CarlosfelipePardo > Cc: Sustran-discuss List > Sent: Mon, 23 August, 2010 6:45:23 AM > Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing > > Hi, > > This is very interesting! I am also wondering how much the "minimum" > drag actually is, which I guess you'll know from your tests. But also, I > think cyclists don't really need to clean the air as they anyway "do so" > by riding the bicycle already... what I mean is that I think the concept > of the wing should be symbolic (i.e. it doesn't really need to have > filters etc but just remind people that bicycles don't have exhausts or > emissions when riding). I say it because in your slides you seem to > point towards car users being angry at cyclists for not paying road tax > (which they do in virtually all countries anyway, despite the blatant > ignorance of motorists), so possibly reminding them of the benefits that > each cyclists gives to a city in terms of emissions not generated is > most significant and should be applauded. > > Best regards, > > Carlos. > > On 21/08/2010 05:47 p.m., chuwa wrote: >> Hi Ian, >> >> Thanks for being the first to response. Your question give me the opportunity >> to >> elaborate on the idea: >> >> How much drag is there on the cyclist? >> - The air drag of the wing for slower cyclist is minimum. The wing is not >> suitable for fast roadies. It is intended to make "Potential" cyclists to be >> more comfortable on the road, knowing that they are now more visible to other >> car drivers. >> >> There is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists becomes >> more hazardous? >> - The size of the wing as presented can be adjusted to make it less obtrusive. >> The structure of the wing is soft and flexible. When it is in contact with a > by >> passing cyclist or car, it should just give way a glides smoothly. >> >> Road tax when it exists can never pay for the cost of roads (construction >> and maintenance ) but it is a deep believe for many drivers. >> The intention of the air-filter is to bring the issue of >> car-induced-air-pollution up for public discussion - hopefully it bring out >> other car-induced-social burden along the way. >> >> I will be testing out prototypes soon. If interested I will share the finding >> here. >> >> Best regards, >> >> Chuwa >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Ian Perry >> Cc: Sustran-discuss List >> Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 9:12:24 PM >> Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing >> >> Hi ChuWa, >> >> This is an interesting idea. Has this been tested in windy conditions and >> how much drag is there on the cyclist? I'd be worried about being blown >> backwards in strong winds. In the event of a strong gust of crosswind, what >> happens to the cyclist, and any other cyclist alongside them? Does the >> "Cyclist Wing" make it more difficult for other cyclists to use the road - >> as there is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists becomes >> more hazardous? >> >> There are similar products already such as "safety" flags: >> http://americansafetyflag.com/products-page/?category=20&product_id=36 >> >> >> Cyclists on the street space that motorists believe is theirs do need to >> take ownership of a larger area than many do to be safe. I think it is >> possible that people who are afraid to use a bicycle on the road would feel >> more comfortable on a larger cargo tricycle. >> >> n the UK, most motorists believe that they have a right to use the road >> because the have paid "Road Tax". I have had a car for 20 years, but I have >> never paid "Road Tax". I'm not illegal, Winston Churchill abolished "Road >> Tax" in the UK in 1937 - because the tax was not making enough to cover the >> cost of roads. It might be worth checking if "Road Tax" really exists in >> your country. In the UK we have Vehicle Excise Duty, not Road Tax. >> >> >> As for the air filter - does a cyclist really want to collect and take home >> the pollution of others? >> >> Ian >> >> >> On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 6:21 PM, chuwa wrote: >> >>> As an entry for the Seoul Cycle Design competition. The Cyclist Cyclist >>> Wing is >>> short-listed for the 2nd round. >>> >>> Summary of the concept: >>> Cyclist safety is one of the main concern that stop potential cyclist to >>> choose >>> bicycle as a mode of transportation. >>> Many drivers, and some cyclist, believe that cyclist enjoy the road at the >>> expenses of road tax paying car-owners. >>> Low visibility is associated with poor safety of cyclist. Since cyclist is >>> relatively small, slow and near invisible to the drivers. >>> The ?Cyclist Wing? enhance cyclist visibility and safety on the road. From >>> the >>> driver?s perspective, the ?Wing? makes cyclist becomes 300% more visible, >>> and >>> therefore easier to avoid. >>> ?Safety by number? is an important factor supported by a large body of >>> research >>> finding. In short, More cyclist = more safety for cyclist . >>> The ?Wing? makes the visual population of cyclist in any city increased to >>> 300% >>> with the same number of cyclists, causing driver to drive more carefully. >>> The Cyclist wing is with a built-in air filter. With the air-cleaning >>> function >>> of the ?Wing?, cyclists make a tangible contribution to the environment, at >>> the >>> same time return the right-of-way to cyclist. >>> it is also a subtle reminder of the harmful pollution from cars. >>> Do you think the ?Cyclist Wing? can help to tilt the favor towards cyclists >>> and >>> turn more potential cyclist into real cyclist. >>> ChuWa >>> An urban cyclist. >>> -------------------------------------------------------- >>> To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit >>> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------------- >>> If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to >>> http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real >>> sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. >>> >>> ================================================================ >>> SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, >>> equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries >>> (the 'Global South'). >> -------------------------------------------------------- >> To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit >> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss >> >> -------------------------------------------------------- >> If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to >> http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real >> sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. >> >> ================================================================ >> SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable >> and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global >> South'). >> -------------------------------------------------------- >> To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit >> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss >> >> -------------------------------------------------------- >> If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to >> http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real >> sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. >> >> ================================================================ >> SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable >> and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global >> South'). > -------------------------------------------------------- > To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > -------------------------------------------------------- > If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to > http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real > sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > > ================================================================ > SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable > and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global > South'). > > > -------------------------------------------------------- > To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > -------------------------------------------------------- > If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to >http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real >sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > > ================================================================ > SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable >and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global >South'). -------------------------------------------------------- To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss -------------------------------------------------------- If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. ================================================================ SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global South'). From sudhir at cai-asia.org Wed Aug 25 21:40:48 2010 From: sudhir at cai-asia.org (Sudhir) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:40:48 +0800 Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing In-Reply-To: <509997.86277.qm@web8404.mail.in.yahoo.com> References: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C3601713EA6E4@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> <481968.13500.qm@web36907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <496206.52570.qm@web36905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C720AF3.6090601@gmail.com> <629813.36052.qm@web8401.mail.in.yahoo.com> <4C74F7B0.7020600@gmail.com> <509997.86277.qm@web8404.mail.in.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hi all, On similar lines... many traffic police across India suggests people to wear light colored cloths during night while walking for safety reasons... I would argue that its shameful on our part to expect people to wear special uniforms while walking so that they are visible to drivers... http://www.punepolice.com/TRAFFIC.html#some - see advice to Pedestrians... Hi Rutul - See http://www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/publications/road_traffic/world_report/visibility_en.pdf *Colourful clothing, accessories and vehicle parts can make pedestrians, riders and non-motorized vehicles more visible to all road users. Brightly coloured clothing or accessories may be suitable alternatives to the reflective vests that are used in high-income countries. The use of bright colours for wheels and rear ends of non-motorized vehicles (e.g. rickshaws) may also have the potential to increase visibility. However, the actual effectiveness of such measures has yet to be determined.* regards Sudhir On 25 August 2010 20:22, Rutul Joshi wrote: > Hi Carlos, > > Yes, I agree with you take on it. The WW2 comparison is not relevant. It > was a > bit impulsive. > > However, are there any studies which say that wearing reflective > bands/high-visibility clothing increases the road safety for the cyclists? > > Rutul > > > > ________________________________ > From: Carlosfelipe Pardo > Cc: Sustran-discuss List > Sent: Wed, 25 August, 2010 12:00:00 PM > Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing > > Hi, > > I also used that outfit when I cycled in London, and actually continue > to use it here in Bogot? though nobody wears anything similar (they all > have reflective bands). I used it then and use it now (especially the > jacket) because of rain issues, not so much with the visibility > argument. I think it's more like a small fashion statement in London, > sort of like "I am riding a bike"...I know, they also have a bike > between their legs which makes it kind of obvious for everyone to see > what they're doing... I'm not sure if we can compare this with WW2! But > anyway, it's a useful discussion. > > Carlos. > > On 23/08/2010 12:00 p.m., Rutul Joshi wrote: > > Hi, > > > > This is interesting. But I have a slightly different take on this. I am > > not critiquing Chu Wa's design but making a general comment on the state > of > > affairs in our cities. > > > > I am a new cyclist in Bristol (which UK's 'first cycling city' - I don't > know > > what it means). Imitating the people around me, I have also started > wearing > > high-visibility clothing/bands (and a helmet) - which I am told is for my > own > > safety. I have always wondered as a cyclist that why do I need to wear > things > > and shout that "I am here, please see me". What have I done wrong? I > might be > >an > > outsider to the culture here but I am not comfortable with this whole > idea of > > high-visible clothing/bands. Of course, they are no legal requirements to > wear > > them. When I see lot of cyclists (including me) wearing them, I end > > up associating it with the identification marks that Jews were supposed > to > wear > > in the Nazi occupied countries during the second world war. I might be > wrong > in > > this association completely but the sad truth remains - it is the > cyclists who > > end up wearing things in name of safety! > > > > Rutul > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: CarlosfelipePardo > > Cc: Sustran-discuss List > > Sent: Mon, 23 August, 2010 6:45:23 AM > > Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing > > > > Hi, > > > > This is very interesting! I am also wondering how much the "minimum" > > drag actually is, which I guess you'll know from your tests. But also, I > > think cyclists don't really need to clean the air as they anyway "do so" > > by riding the bicycle already... what I mean is that I think the concept > > of the wing should be symbolic (i.e. it doesn't really need to have > > filters etc but just remind people that bicycles don't have exhausts or > > emissions when riding). I say it because in your slides you seem to > > point towards car users being angry at cyclists for not paying road tax > > (which they do in virtually all countries anyway, despite the blatant > > ignorance of motorists), so possibly reminding them of the benefits that > > each cyclists gives to a city in terms of emissions not generated is > > most significant and should be applauded. > > > > Best regards, > > > > Carlos. > > > > On 21/08/2010 05:47 p.m., chuwa wrote: > >> Hi Ian, > >> > >> Thanks for being the first to response. Your question give me the > opportunity > >> to > >> elaborate on the idea: > >> > >> How much drag is there on the cyclist? > >> - The air drag of the wing for slower cyclist is minimum. The wing is > not > >> suitable for fast roadies. It is intended to make "Potential" cyclists > to be > >> more comfortable on the road, knowing that they are now more visible to > other > >> car drivers. > >> > >> There is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists becomes > >> more hazardous? > >> - The size of the wing as presented can be adjusted to make it less > obtrusive. > >> The structure of the wing is soft and flexible. When it is in contact > with a > > by > >> passing cyclist or car, it should just give way a glides smoothly. > >> > >> Road tax when it exists can never pay for the cost of roads > (construction > >> and maintenance ) but it is a deep believe for many drivers. > >> The intention of the air-filter is to bring the issue of > >> car-induced-air-pollution up for public discussion - hopefully it bring > out > >> other car-induced-social burden along the way. > >> > >> I will be testing out prototypes soon. If interested I will share the > finding > >> here. > >> > >> Best regards, > >> > >> Chuwa > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ________________________________ > >> From: Ian Perry > >> Cc: Sustran-discuss List > >> Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 9:12:24 PM > >> Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing > >> > >> Hi ChuWa, > >> > >> This is an interesting idea. Has this been tested in windy conditions > and > >> how much drag is there on the cyclist? I'd be worried about being blown > >> backwards in strong winds. In the event of a strong gust of crosswind, > what > >> happens to the cyclist, and any other cyclist alongside them? Does the > >> "Cyclist Wing" make it more difficult for other cyclists to use the road > - > >> as there is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists > becomes > >> more hazardous? > >> > >> There are similar products already such as "safety" flags: > >> http://americansafetyflag.com/products-page/?category=20&product_id=36 > >> > >> > >> Cyclists on the street space that motorists believe is theirs do need to > >> take ownership of a larger area than many do to be safe. I think it is > >> possible that people who are afraid to use a bicycle on the road would > feel > >> more comfortable on a larger cargo tricycle. > >> > >> n the UK, most motorists believe that they have a right to use the road > >> because the have paid "Road Tax". I have had a car for 20 years, but I > have > >> never paid "Road Tax". I'm not illegal, Winston Churchill abolished > "Road > >> Tax" in the UK in 1937 - because the tax was not making enough to cover > the > >> cost of roads. It might be worth checking if "Road Tax" really exists > in > >> your country. In the UK we have Vehicle Excise Duty, not Road Tax. > >> > > >> > >> As for the air filter - does a cyclist really want to collect and take > home > >> the pollution of others? > >> > >> Ian > >> > >> > >> On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 6:21 PM, chuwa wrote: > >> > >>> As an entry for the Seoul Cycle Design competition. The Cyclist Cyclist > >>> Wing is > >>> short-listed for the 2nd round. > >>> > >>> Summary of the concept: > >>> Cyclist safety is one of the main concern that stop potential cyclist > to > >>> choose > >>> bicycle as a mode of transportation. > >>> Many drivers, and some cyclist, believe that cyclist enjoy the road at > the > >>> expenses of road tax paying car-owners. > >>> Low visibility is associated with poor safety of cyclist. Since > cyclist is > >>> relatively small, slow and near invisible to the drivers. > >>> The ?Cyclist Wing? enhance cyclist visibility and safety on the road. > From > >>> the > >>> driver?s perspective, the ?Wing? makes cyclist becomes 300% more > visible, > >>> and > >>> therefore easier to avoid. > >>> ?Safety by number? is an important factor supported by a large body of > >>> research > >>> finding. In short, More cyclist = more safety for cyclist . > >>> The ?Wing? makes the visual population of cyclist in any city increased > to > >>> 300% > >>> with the same number of cyclists, causing driver to drive more > carefully. > >>> The Cyclist wing is with a built-in air filter. With the air-cleaning > >>> function > >>> of the ?Wing?, cyclists make a tangible contribution to the > environment, at > >>> the > >>> same time return the right-of-way to cyclist. > >>> it is also a subtle reminder of the harmful pollution from cars. > >>> Do you think the ?Cyclist Wing? can help to tilt the favor towards > cyclists > >>> and > >>> turn more potential cyclist into real cyclist. > >>> ChuWa > >>> An urban cyclist. > >>> -------------------------------------------------------- > >>> To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > >>> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > >>> > >>> -------------------------------------------------------- > >>> If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to > >>> http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the > real > >>> sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > >>> > >>> ================================================================ > >>> SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, > >>> equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing > countries > >>> (the 'Global South'). > >> -------------------------------------------------------- > >> To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > >> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > >> > >> -------------------------------------------------------- > >> If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to > >> http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the > real > >> sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > >> > >> ================================================================ > >> SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, > equitable > >> and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the > 'Global > >> South'). > >> -------------------------------------------------------- > >> To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > >> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > >> > >> -------------------------------------------------------- > >> If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to > >> http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the > real > >> sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > >> > >> ================================================================ > >> SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, > equitable > >> and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the > 'Global > >> South'). > > -------------------------------------------------------- > > To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > > > -------------------------------------------------------- > > If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to > > http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real > > sustran-discuss and 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-------------------------------------------------------- > To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > -------------------------------------------------------- > If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to > http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real > sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > > ================================================================ > SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, > equitable > and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global > South'). > > > -------------------------------------------------------- > To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > -------------------------------------------------------- > If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to > http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real > sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > > ================================================================ > SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, > equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries > (the 'Global South'). > -- Sudhir Gota Transport Specialist CAI-Asia Center Units 3504-05, 35th Floor, Robinsons-Equitable Tower, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Metro Manila, Philippines 1605 Tel: +63-2-395-2843, Fax: +63-2-395-2846 www.cleanairinitiative.org Skype : sudhirgota From phaizan at gmail.com Wed Aug 25 21:57:02 2010 From: phaizan at gmail.com (Faizan Jawed) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:27:02 +0530 Subject: [sustran] New Parking Policy in Mizoram, India Message-ID: A parking policy bite from the Indian far-east - Mizoram. While a number of Indian cities are debating the own a parking before you own a car issue, the Mizoram government is getting down to business. Such a rule in a way prevents the "low on real-estate" populace from owning cars, but what about landlords? Paul, are you listening? http://www.indianexpress.com/news/In-Mizoram--get-parking-space-before-car/664005 In Mizoram, get parking space before car *Samudra Gupta Kashyap **Tags : Mizoram Motor Vehicles Rules , Parking , Mizoram **Posted: Tue Aug 24 2010, 01:29 hrs** **Guwahati:* The tiny state of Mizoram has found a solution for one of capital Aizawal?s biggest problems ? parking space. The state government has now made it mandatory for aspiring car owners to own a garage before owning a car. ?The government has amended the Mizoram Motor Vehicles Rules last week making it compulsory for citizens to first ensure parking space before one intends to purchase a car,? said Transport Secretary P Lalthlengliana. The first city in the country to use Maruti cars as taxis because of size, Aizawl alone has over 40,000 vehicles, making it difficult for the authorities to keep the traffic moving. ?As more and more people are buying cars, it is getting extremely difficult to find space for traffic especially in the state capital. With houses located on the slopes of the ridges, citizens have developed the habit of parking their vehicles at night on the roads. This had to stop, and thus the amendment in the motor vehicle rules,? said Dawngliana, director in the state Transport Department. While the amended rules are coming into force from August 30, Dawngliana said Department officials would henceforth enquire whether a person applying for registration of vehicles owns a garage. From chuwasg at yahoo.com Wed Aug 25 22:10:00 2010 From: chuwasg at yahoo.com (chuwa) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:10:00 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing In-Reply-To: References: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C3601713EA6E4@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> <481968.13500.qm@web36907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <496206.52570.qm@web36905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C720AF3.6090601@gmail.com> <629813.36052.qm@web8401.mail.in.yahoo.com> <4C74F7B0.7020600@gmail.com> <509997.86277.qm@web8404.mail.in.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <698014.72057.qm@web36904.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I am very aware of the limited attention that can be spared by a driver - because I am not a very skillful and a bit slow reacting. From a driver's perspective, I believe it is easier to avoid hitting an obvious object than to avoid an small or invisible object. I also heard a theory about "hyper-illumination". It goes like, if one cyclist become too illuminated (e.g. the one with cyclist wing) , then driver's attention to other cyclists will be suppressed. So it is selfish to wear something very bright because it undermine those who do not wear bright colors. What do you think? ________________________________ From: Sudhir To: Rutul Joshi Cc: Sustran-discuss List Sent: Wed, August 25, 2010 8:40:48 PM Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing Hi all, On similar lines... many traffic police across India suggests people to wear light colored cloths during night while walking for safety reasons... I would argue that its shameful on our part to expect people to wear special uniforms while walking so that they are visible to drivers... http://www.punepolice.com/TRAFFIC.html#some - see advice to Pedestrians... Hi Rutul - See http://www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/publications/road_traffic/world_report/visibility_en.pdf *Colourful clothing, accessories and vehicle parts can make pedestrians, riders and non-motorized vehicles more visible to all road users. Brightly coloured clothing or accessories may be suitable alternatives to the reflective vests that are used in high-income countries. The use of bright colours for wheels and rear ends of non-motorized vehicles (e.g. rickshaws) may also have the potential to increase visibility. However, the actual effectiveness of such measures has yet to be determined.* regards Sudhir On 25 August 2010 20:22, Rutul Joshi wrote: > Hi Carlos, > > Yes, I agree with you take on it. The WW2 comparison is not relevant. It > was a > bit impulsive. > > However, are there any studies which say that wearing reflective > bands/high-visibility clothing increases the road safety for the cyclists? > > Rutul > > > > ________________________________ > From: Carlosfelipe Pardo > Cc: Sustran-discuss List > Sent: Wed, 25 August, 2010 12:00:00 PM > Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing > > Hi, > > I also used that outfit when I cycled in London, and actually continue > to use it here in Bogot? though nobody wears anything similar (they all > have reflective bands). I used it then and use it now (especially the > jacket) because of rain issues, not so much with the visibility > argument. I think it's more like a small fashion statement in London, > sort of like "I am riding a bike"...I know, they also have a bike > between their legs which makes it kind of obvious for everyone to see > what they're doing... I'm not sure if we can compare this with WW2! But > anyway, it's a useful discussion. > > Carlos. > > On 23/08/2010 12:00 p.m., Rutul Joshi wrote: > > Hi, > > > > This is interesting. But I have a slightly different take on this. I am > > not critiquing Chu Wa's design but making a general comment on the state > of > > affairs in our cities. > > > > I am a new cyclist in Bristol (which UK's 'first cycling city' - I don't > know > > what it means). Imitating the people around me, I have also started > wearing > > high-visibility clothing/bands (and a helmet) - which I am told is for my > own > > safety. I have always wondered as a cyclist that why do I need to wear > things > > and shout that "I am here, please see me". What have I done wrong? I > might be > >an > > outsider to the culture here but I am not comfortable with this whole > idea of > > high-visible clothing/bands. Of course, they are no legal requirements to > wear > > them. When I see lot of cyclists (including me) wearing them, I end > > up associating it with the identification marks that Jews were supposed > to > wear > > in the Nazi occupied countries during the second world war. I might be > wrong > in > > this association completely but the sad truth remains - it is the > cyclists who > > end up wearing things in name of safety! > > > > Rutul > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: CarlosfelipePardo > > Cc: Sustran-discuss List > > Sent: Mon, 23 August, 2010 6:45:23 AM > > Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing > > > > Hi, > > > > This is very interesting! I am also wondering how much the "minimum" > > drag actually is, which I guess you'll know from your tests. But also, I > > think cyclists don't really need to clean the air as they anyway "do so" > > by riding the bicycle already... what I mean is that I think the concept > > of the wing should be symbolic (i.e. it doesn't really need to have > > filters etc but just remind people that bicycles don't have exhausts or > > emissions when riding). I say it because in your slides you seem to > > point towards car users being angry at cyclists for not paying road tax > > (which they do in virtually all countries anyway, despite the blatant > > ignorance of motorists), so possibly reminding them of the benefits that > > each cyclists gives to a city in terms of emissions not generated is > > most significant and should be applauded. > > > > Best regards, > > > > Carlos. > > > > On 21/08/2010 05:47 p.m., chuwa wrote: > >> Hi Ian, > >> > >> Thanks for being the first to response. Your question give me the > opportunity > >> to > >> elaborate on the idea: > >> > >> How much drag is there on the cyclist? > >> - The air drag of the wing for slower cyclist is minimum. The wing is > not > >> suitable for fast roadies. It is intended to make "Potential" cyclists > to be > >> more comfortable on the road, knowing that they are now more visible to > other > >> car drivers. > >> > >> There is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists becomes > >> more hazardous? > >> - The size of the wing as presented can be adjusted to make it less > obtrusive. > >> The structure of the wing is soft and flexible. When it is in contact > with a > > by > >> passing cyclist or car, it should just give way a glides smoothly. > >> > >> Road tax when it exists can never pay for the cost of roads > (construction > >> and maintenance ) but it is a deep believe for many drivers. > >> The intention of the air-filter is to bring the issue of > >> car-induced-air-pollution up for public discussion - hopefully it bring > out > >> other car-induced-social burden along the way. > >> > >> I will be testing out prototypes soon. If interested I will share the > finding > >> here. > >> > >> Best regards, > >> > >> Chuwa > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ________________________________ > >> From: Ian Perry > >> Cc: Sustran-discuss List > >> Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 9:12:24 PM > >> Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing > >> > >> Hi ChuWa, > >> > >> This is an interesting idea. Has this been tested in windy conditions > and > >> how much drag is there on the cyclist? I'd be worried about being blown > >> backwards in strong winds. In the event of a strong gust of crosswind, > what > >> happens to the cyclist, and any other cyclist alongside them? Does the > >> "Cyclist Wing" make it more difficult for other cyclists to use the road > - > >> as there is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists > becomes > >> more hazardous? > >> > >> There are similar products already such as "safety" flags: > >> http://americansafetyflag.com/products-page/?category=20&product_id=36 > >> > >> > >> Cyclists on the street space that motorists believe is theirs do need to > >> take ownership of a larger area than many do to be safe. I think it is > >> possible that people who are afraid to use a bicycle on the road would > feel > >> more comfortable on a larger cargo tricycle. > >> > >> n the UK, most motorists believe that they have a right to use the road > >> because the have paid "Road Tax". I have had a car for 20 years, but I > have > >> never paid "Road Tax". I'm not illegal, Winston Churchill abolished > "Road > >> Tax" in the UK in 1937 - because the tax was not making enough to cover > the > >> cost of roads. It might be worth checking if "Road Tax" really exists > in > >> your country. In the UK we have Vehicle Excise Duty, not Road Tax. > >> > > >> > >> As for the air filter - does a cyclist really want to collect and take > home > >> the pollution of others? > >> > >> Ian > >> > >> > >> On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 6:21 PM, chuwa wrote: > >> > >>> As an entry for the Seoul Cycle Design competition. The Cyclist Cyclist > >>> Wing is > >>> short-listed for the 2nd round. > >>> > >>> Summary of the concept: > >>> Cyclist safety is one of the main concern that stop potential cyclist > to > >>> choose > >>> bicycle as a mode of transportation. > >>> Many drivers, and some cyclist, believe that cyclist enjoy the road at > the > >>> expenses of road tax paying car-owners. > >>> Low visibility is associated with poor safety of cyclist. Since > cyclist is > >>> relatively small, slow and near invisible to the drivers. > >>> The ?Cyclist Wing? enhance cyclist visibility and safety on the road. > From > >>> the > >>> driver?s perspective, the ?Wing? makes cyclist becomes 300% more > visible, > >>> and > >>> therefore easier to avoid. > >>> ?Safety by number? is an important factor supported by a large body of > >>> research > >>> finding. In short, More cyclist = more safety for cyclist . > >>> The ?Wing? makes the visual population of cyclist in any city increased > to > >>> 300% > >>> with the same number of cyclists, causing driver to drive more > carefully. > >>> The Cyclist wing is with a built-in air filter. With the air-cleaning > >>> function > >>> of the ?Wing?, cyclists make a tangible contribution to the > environment, at > >>> the > >>> same time return the right-of-way to cyclist. > >>> it is also a subtle reminder of the harmful pollution from cars. > >>> Do you think the ?Cyclist Wing? can help to tilt the favor towards > cyclists > >>> and > >>> turn more potential cyclist into real cyclist. > >>> ChuWa > >>> An urban cyclist. > >>> -------------------------------------------------------- > >>> To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > >>> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > >>> > >>> -------------------------------------------------------- > >>> If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to > >>> http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the > real > >>> sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > >>> > >>> ================================================================ > >>> SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, > >>> equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing > countries > >>> (the 'Global South'). > >> -------------------------------------------------------- > >> To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > >> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > >> > >> -------------------------------------------------------- > >> If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to > >> http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the > real > >> sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > >> > >> ================================================================ > >> SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, > equitable > >> and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the > 'Global > >> South'). > >> -------------------------------------------------------- > >> To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > >> 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From patwardhan.sujit at gmail.com Thu Aug 26 02:13:01 2010 From: patwardhan.sujit at gmail.com (Sujit Patwardhan) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:43:01 +0530 Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing In-Reply-To: <698014.72057.qm@web36904.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C3601713EA6E4@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> <481968.13500.qm@web36907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <496206.52570.qm@web36905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C720AF3.6090601@gmail.com> <629813.36052.qm@web8401.mail.in.yahoo.com> <4C74F7B0.7020600@gmail.com> <509997.86277.qm@web8404.mail.in.yahoo.com> <698014.72057.qm@web36904.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: 25 August 2010 My reaction is similar to Sudhir's but perhaps a little stronger. I'm amazed to see efforts on trying to make the cyclist visible through one smart idea after another! While it is logical that pedestrians and cyclists being a vulnerable group should avoid wearing clothes that may make them invisible to the driver of a vehicle that may hit them with serious results (to the walker or the cyclist) surely the onus of finding a solution to the danger from auto vehicles (cars, motorised two wheelers, SUVs, trucks, buses, etc) should not be on the shoulders of the potential victims. Surely we (as the society) must devise ways through which pedestrian and cyclist safety is absolutely ensured. If this means putting in place foolproof ways to ensure low vehicle speeds, traffic calming methods, narrowing of road widths, increasing car-free areas in high human density zones, strict enforcement and strong punishments for violators etc so be it. Why should we accept that cars have a "birth-right" to charge along streets used by living beings (as against the race tracks for example) while those most likely to be hit by cars must devise ways to keep themselves safe? -- Sujit On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 6:40 PM, chuwa wrote: > I am very aware of the limited attention that can be spared by a driver - > because I am not a very skillful and a bit slow reacting. From a driver's > perspective, I believe it is easier to avoid hitting an obvious object than > to > avoid an small or invisible object. > > I also heard a theory about "hyper-illumination". It goes like, if one > cyclist > become too illuminated (e.g. the one with cyclist wing) , then driver's > attention to other cyclists will be suppressed. So it is selfish to wear > something very bright because it undermine those who do not wear bright > colors. > > What do you think? > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Sudhir > To: Rutul Joshi > Cc: Sustran-discuss List > Sent: Wed, August 25, 2010 8:40:48 PM > Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing > > Hi all, > > On similar lines... many traffic police across India suggests people to > wear > light colored cloths during night while walking for safety reasons... I > would argue that its shameful on our part to expect people to wear special > uniforms while walking so that they are visible to drivers... > > http://www.punepolice.com/TRAFFIC.html#some - see advice to > Pedestrians... > > Hi Rutul - See > > http://www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/publications/road_traffic/world_report/visibility_en.pdf > > > *Colourful clothing, accessories and vehicle parts can make pedestrians, > riders and non-motorized vehicles more visible to all road users. Brightly > coloured clothing or accessories may be suitable alternatives to the > reflective vests that are used in high-income countries. The use of bright > colours for wheels and rear ends of non-motorized vehicles (e.g. rickshaws) > may also have the potential to increase visibility. However, the actual > effectiveness of such measures has yet to be determined.* > > regards > Sudhir > > > On 25 August 2010 20:22, Rutul Joshi wrote: > > > Hi Carlos, > > > > Yes, I agree with you take on it. The WW2 comparison is not relevant. It > > was a > > bit impulsive. > > > > However, are there any studies which say that wearing reflective > > bands/high-visibility clothing increases the road safety for the > cyclists? > > > > Rutul > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Carlosfelipe Pardo > > Cc: Sustran-discuss List > > Sent: Wed, 25 August, 2010 12:00:00 PM > > Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing > > > > Hi, > > > > I also used that outfit when I cycled in London, and actually continue > > to use it here in Bogot? though nobody wears anything similar (they all > > have reflective bands). I used it then and use it now (especially the > > jacket) because of rain issues, not so much with the visibility > > argument. I think it's more like a small fashion statement in London, > > sort of like "I am riding a bike"...I know, they also have a bike > > between their legs which makes it kind of obvious for everyone to see > > what they're doing... I'm not sure if we can compare this with WW2! But > > anyway, it's a useful discussion. > > > > Carlos. > > > > On 23/08/2010 12:00 p.m., Rutul Joshi wrote: > > > Hi, > > > > > > This is interesting. But I have a slightly different take on this. I am > > > not critiquing Chu Wa's design but making a general comment on the > state > > of > > > affairs in our cities. > > > > > > I am a new cyclist in Bristol (which UK's 'first cycling city' - I > don't > > know > > > what it means). Imitating the people around me, I have also started > > wearing > > > high-visibility clothing/bands (and a helmet) - which I am told is for > my > > own > > > safety. I have always wondered as a cyclist that why do I need to wear > > things > > > and shout that "I am here, please see me". What have I done wrong? I > > might be > > >an > > > outsider to the culture here but I am not comfortable with this whole > > idea of > > > high-visible clothing/bands. Of course, they are no legal requirements > to > > wear > > > them. When I see lot of cyclists (including me) wearing them, I end > > > up associating it with the identification marks that Jews were supposed > > to > > wear > > > in the Nazi occupied countries during the second world war. I might be > > wrong > > in > > > this association completely but the sad truth remains - it is the > > cyclists who > > > end up wearing things in name of safety! > > > > > > Rutul > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > From: CarlosfelipePardo > > > Cc: Sustran-discuss List > > > Sent: Mon, 23 August, 2010 6:45:23 AM > > > Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > This is very interesting! I am also wondering how much the "minimum" > > > drag actually is, which I guess you'll know from your tests. But also, > I > > > think cyclists don't really need to clean the air as they anyway "do > so" > > > by riding the bicycle already... what I mean is that I think the > concept > > > of the wing should be symbolic (i.e. it doesn't really need to have > > > filters etc but just remind people that bicycles don't have exhausts or > > > emissions when riding). I say it because in your slides you seem to > > > point towards car users being angry at cyclists for not paying road tax > > > (which they do in virtually all countries anyway, despite the blatant > > > ignorance of motorists), so possibly reminding them of the benefits > that > > > each cyclists gives to a city in terms of emissions not generated is > > > most significant and should be applauded. > > > > > > Best regards, > > > > > > Carlos. > > > > > > On 21/08/2010 05:47 p.m., chuwa wrote: > > >> Hi Ian, > > >> > > >> Thanks for being the first to response. Your question give me the > > opportunity > > >> to > > >> elaborate on the idea: > > >> > > >> How much drag is there on the cyclist? > > >> - The air drag of the wing for slower cyclist is minimum. The wing is > > not > > >> suitable for fast roadies. It is intended to make "Potential" cyclists > > to be > > >> more comfortable on the road, knowing that they are now more visible > to > > other > > >> car drivers. > > >> > > >> There is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists > becomes > > >> more hazardous? > > >> - The size of the wing as presented can be adjusted to make it less > > obtrusive. > > >> The structure of the wing is soft and flexible. When it is in contact > > with a > > > by > > >> passing cyclist or car, it should just give way a glides smoothly. > > >> > > >> Road tax when it exists can never pay for the cost of roads > > (construction > > >> and maintenance ) but it is a deep believe for many drivers. > > >> The intention of the air-filter is to bring the issue of > > >> car-induced-air-pollution up for public discussion - hopefully it > bring > > out > > >> other car-induced-social burden along the way. > > >> > > >> I will be testing out prototypes soon. If interested I will share the > > finding > > >> here. > > >> > > >> Best regards, > > >> > > >> Chuwa > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> ________________________________ > > >> From: Ian Perry > > >> Cc: Sustran-discuss List > > >> Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 9:12:24 PM > > >> Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing > > >> > > >> Hi ChuWa, > > >> > > >> This is an interesting idea. Has this been tested in windy conditions > > and > > >> how much drag is there on the cyclist? I'd be worried about being > blown > > >> backwards in strong winds. In the event of a strong gust of > crosswind, > > what > > >> happens to the cyclist, and any other cyclist alongside them? Does > the > > >> "Cyclist Wing" make it more difficult for other cyclists to use the > road > > - > > >> as there is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists > > becomes > > >> more hazardous? > > >> > > >> There are similar products already such as "safety" flags: > > >> > http://americansafetyflag.com/products-page/?category=20&product_id=36 > > >> > > >> > > >> Cyclists on the street space that motorists believe is theirs do need > to > > >> take ownership of a larger area than many do to be safe. I think it > is > > >> possible that people who are afraid to use a bicycle on the road would > > feel > > >> more comfortable on a larger cargo tricycle. > > >> > > >> n the UK, most motorists believe that they have a right to use the > road > > >> because the have paid "Road Tax". I have had a car for 20 years, but > I > > have > > >> never paid "Road Tax". I'm not illegal, Winston Churchill abolished > > "Road > > >> Tax" in the UK in 1937 - because the tax was not making enough to > cover > > the > > >> cost of roads. It might be worth checking if "Road Tax" really exists > > in > > >> your country. In the UK we have Vehicle Excise Duty, not Road Tax. > > >> < > http://americansafetyflag.com/products-page/?category=20&product_id=36 > > > > > >> > > >> As for the air filter - does a cyclist really want to collect and take > > home > > >> the pollution of others? > > >> > > >> Ian > > >> > > >> > > >> On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 6:21 PM, chuwa wrote: > > >> > > >>> As an entry for the Seoul Cycle Design competition. The Cyclist > Cyclist > > >>> Wing is > > >>> short-listed for the 2nd round. > > >>> > > >>> Summary of the concept: > > >>> Cyclist safety is one of the main concern that stop potential cyclist > > to > > >>> choose > > >>> bicycle as a mode of transportation. > > >>> Many drivers, and some cyclist, believe that cyclist enjoy the road > at > > the > > >>> expenses of road tax paying car-owners. > > >>> Low visibility is associated with poor safety of cyclist. Since > > cyclist is > > >>> relatively small, slow and near invisible to the drivers. > > >>> The ?Cyclist Wing? enhance cyclist visibility and safety on the road. > > From > > >>> the > > >>> driver?s perspective, the ?Wing? makes cyclist becomes 300% more > > visible, > > >>> and > > >>> therefore easier to avoid. > > >>> ?Safety by number? is an important factor supported by a large body > of > > >>> research > > >>> finding. In short, More cyclist = more safety for cyclist . > > >>> The ?Wing? makes the visual population of cyclist in any city > increased > > to > > >>> 300% > > >>> with the same number of cyclists, causing driver to drive more > > carefully. > > >>> The Cyclist wing is with a built-in air filter. With the air-cleaning > > >>> function > > >>> of the ?Wing?, cyclists make a tangible contribution to the > > environment, at > > >>> the > > >>> same time return the right-of-way to cyclist. > > >>> it is also a subtle reminder of the harmful pollution from cars. > > >>> Do you think the ?Cyclist Wing? can help to tilt the favor towards > > cyclists > > >>> and > > >>> turn more potential cyclist into real cyclist. > > >>> ChuWa > > >>> An urban cyclist. > > >>> -------------------------------------------------------- > > >>> To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > > >>> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > >>> > > >>> -------------------------------------------------------- > > >>> If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to > > >>> http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the > > real > > >>> sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > > >>> > > >>> 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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From yanivbin at gmail.com Thu Aug 26 02:18:29 2010 From: yanivbin at gmail.com (Vinay Baindur) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:48:29 +0530 Subject: [sustran] FINANCIAL PROVISIONS FOR BRTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY Message-ID: *Ministry of Environment and Forests*** FINANCIAL PROVISIONS FOR BRTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ------------------------------ 11:53 IST The BRTS projects and financial outlays sanctioned under (Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), as reported by Ministry of Urban Development, are ? Total layout ? 437.70 km. At Rs. 5023.81 crores (ACA Rs. 2284.187 crores) Sr No Name of the City Financial provision/distance 1. Pune -101.77 km. Rs/ 1051 crores 2. Pimpri Chinchwad -42.22 km. Rs. 738.16crores 3. Indore ? 11.45 km. Rs. 98.45 crores 4. Bhopal ? 21.71 km. Rs. 237.76crores 5. Ahmedabad - 88.50 km. Rs. 981.35crores 6. Rajkot ? 29.00 km. Rs. 110.00crores 7. Surat ? 29.90 km. Rs. 469.00crores 8. Jaipur ? 39.45 km. Rs. 479.55crores 9. Vijaywada - 15.50 km. Rs. 152.64crores 10 Vizag ? 42.80 km. Rs. 452.93crores 11. Kolkata ? 15.50 km. Rs. 252.91crores 12. Delhi ? 14.6 km. (implementing with own funds). KP From dobozban at gmail.com Thu Aug 26 02:28:12 2010 From: dobozban at gmail.com (Lewis Thorwaldson) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:28:12 -0400 Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing Message-ID: I agree with Sujit completely. It is simply a wise decision to make oneself more visible without being overburdened by the precaution. Ex. I wear white as opposed to black (usually) and have lights on my bike for night. When driving a car, I also use my headlights during the day. Just makes sense and is not a huge hassle. However, no, we shouldn't as vulnerable users be the ones who have to be completely in charge of our own safety. Common sense rules, but the onus should be on the drivers since they are the dangerous link in the equation. Same as it should be that pedestrian safety is in the hands of cyclists. Also, when we start forcing or strongly encouraging a uniform for bicycling - bright clothing, helmet, etc - this will discourage potential riders who do not want to either look like a fool, or just don't feel like dealing with it or can't afford to buy all these accessories. It also spreads the image that cycling is not safe since you need all this stuff in order not to get killed, which further discourages cycling. And we all know that the best way to improve cycling safety is to increase the number of cyclists on the roads. More cyclists means more visibility and expectation of cyclists, and a greater likelihood that any driver is also a cyclist and understands how to act. -Lewis Thorwaldson My reaction is similar to Sudhir's but perhaps a little stronger. I'm amazed to see efforts on trying to make the cyclist visible through one smart idea after another! While it is logical that pedestrians and cyclists being a vulnerable group should avoid wearing clothes that may make them invisible to the driver of a vehicle that may hit them with serious results (to the walker or the cyclist) surely the onus of finding a solution to the danger from auto vehicles (cars, motorised two wheelers, SUVs, trucks, buses, etc) should not be on the shoulders of the potential victims. Surely we (as the society) must devise ways through which pedestrian and cyclist safety is absolutely ensured. If this means putting in place foolproof ways to ensure low vehicle speeds, traffic calming methods, narrowing of road widths, increasing car-free areas in high human density zones, strict enforcement and strong punishments for violators etc so be it. Why should we accept that cars have a "birth-right" to charge along streets used by living beings (as against the race tracks for example) while those most likely to be hit by cars must devise ways to keep themselves safe? -- Sujit From chuwasg at yahoo.com Thu Aug 26 07:02:57 2010 From: chuwasg at yahoo.com (chuwa) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:02:57 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing In-Reply-To: References: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C3601713EA6E4@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> <481968.13500.qm@web36907.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <496206.52570.qm@web36905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <4C720AF3.6090601@gmail.com> <629813.36052.qm@web8401.mail.in.yahoo.com> <4C74F7B0.7020600@gmail.com> <509997.86277.qm@web8404.mail.in.yahoo.com> <698014.72057.qm@web36904.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <857762.59617.qm@web36902.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Dear Sujit, Sudhir, In case the original intention has been lost here is an easy link to the proposed concept. http://urbanvelo.org/cyclist-wing/ The "cyclist wing" is never proposed as a compulsory item for cyclist. It is a personal judgement of individual cyclist to decide if such item help their own safety, depends on their own environment and their riding style. I have never suggest cars have a "birth-right" to charge along streets used by living beings. In fact I advocate the opposite - car-drivers should not have rights over cyclists and pedestrians. I agree with you that society must devise ways through which pedestrian and cyclist safety is absolutely ensured. But this will take times, may be years. In the meantime any method that can improve the safety of the more vulnerable cyclists should be allowed. Best regards, Chu Wa ________________________________ From: Sujit Patwardhan To: chuwa Cc: Sudhir ; Rutul Joshi ; Carlosfelipe Pardo ; Sustran-discuss List Sent: Thu, August 26, 2010 1:13:01 AM Subject: Re: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing 25 August 2010 My reaction is similar to Sudhir's but perhaps a little stronger. I'm amazed to see efforts on trying to make the cyclist visible through one smart idea after another! While it is logical that pedestrians and cyclists being a vulnerable group should avoid wearing clothes that may make them invisible to the driver of a vehicle that may hit them with serious results (to the walker or the cyclist) surely the onus of finding a solution to the danger from auto vehicles (cars, motorised two wheelers, SUVs, trucks, buses, etc) should not be on the shoulders of the potential victims. Surely we (as the society) must devise ways through which pedestrian and cyclist safety is absolutely ensured. If this means putting in place foolproof ways to ensure low vehicle speeds, traffic calming methods, narrowing of road widths, increasing car-free areas in high human density zones, strict enforcement and strong punishments for violators etc so be it. Why should we accept that cars have a "birth-right" to charge along streets used by living beings (as against the race tracks for example) while those most likely to be hit by cars must devise ways to keep themselves safe? -- Sujit On Wed, Aug 25, 2010 at 6:40 PM, chuwa wrote: I am very aware of the limited attention that can be spared by a driver - >because I am not a very skillful and a bit slow reacting. From a driver's >perspective, I believe it is easier to avoid hitting an obvious object than to >avoid an small or invisible object. > >I also heard a theory about "hyper-illumination". It goes like, if one cyclist >become too illuminated (e.g. the one with cyclist wing) , then driver's >attention to other cyclists will be suppressed. So it is selfish to wear >something very bright because it undermine those who do not wear bright colors. > >What do you think? > > > > > >________________________________ >From: Sudhir >To: Rutul Joshi > >Cc: Sustran-discuss List >Sent: Wed, August 25, 2010 8:40:48 PM > >Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing > >Hi all, > >On similar lines... many traffic police across India suggests people to wear >light colored cloths during night while walking for safety reasons... I >would argue that its shameful on our part to expect people to wear special >uniforms while walking so that they are visible to drivers... > >http://www.punepolice.com/TRAFFIC.html#some - see advice to Pedestrians... > >Hi Rutul - See >http://www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/publications/road_traffic/world_report/visibility_en.pdf > > > >*Colourful clothing, accessories and vehicle parts can make pedestrians, >riders and non-motorized vehicles more visible to all road users. Brightly >coloured clothing or accessories may be suitable alternatives to the >reflective vests that are used in high-income countries. The use of bright >colours for wheels and rear ends of non-motorized vehicles (e.g. rickshaws) >may also have the potential to increase visibility. However, the actual >effectiveness of such measures has yet to be determined.* > >regards >Sudhir > > >On 25 August 2010 20:22, Rutul Joshi wrote: > >> Hi Carlos, >> >> Yes, I agree with you take on it. The WW2 comparison is not relevant. It >> was a >> bit impulsive. >> >> However, are there any studies which say that wearing reflective >> bands/high-visibility clothing increases the road safety for the cyclists? >> >> Rutul >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Carlosfelipe Pardo >> Cc: Sustran-discuss List >> Sent: Wed, 25 August, 2010 12:00:00 PM >> Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing >> >> Hi, >> >> I also used that outfit when I cycled in London, and actually continue >> to use it here in Bogot? though nobody wears anything similar (they all >> have reflective bands). I used it then and use it now (especially the >> jacket) because of rain issues, not so much with the visibility >> argument. I think it's more like a small fashion statement in London, >> sort of like "I am riding a bike"...I know, they also have a bike >> between their legs which makes it kind of obvious for everyone to see >> what they're doing... I'm not sure if we can compare this with WW2! But >> anyway, it's a useful discussion. >> >> Carlos. >> >> On 23/08/2010 12:00 p.m., Rutul Joshi wrote: >> > Hi, >> > >> > This is interesting. But I have a slightly different take on this. I am >> > not critiquing Chu Wa's design but making a general comment on the state >> of >> > affairs in our cities. >> > >> > I am a new cyclist in Bristol (which UK's 'first cycling city' - I don't >> know >> > what it means). Imitating the people around me, I have also started >> wearing >> > high-visibility clothing/bands (and a helmet) - which I am told is for my >> own >> > safety. I have always wondered as a cyclist that why do I need to wear >> things >> > and shout that "I am here, please see me". What have I done wrong? I >> might be >> >an >> > outsider to the culture here but I am not comfortable with this whole >> idea of >> > high-visible clothing/bands. Of course, they are no legal requirements to >> wear >> > them. When I see lot of cyclists (including me) wearing them, I end >> > up associating it with the identification marks that Jews were supposed >> to >> wear >> > in the Nazi occupied countries during the second world war. I might be >> wrong >> in >> > this association completely but the sad truth remains - it is the >> cyclists who >> > end up wearing things in name of safety! >> > >> > Rutul >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > ________________________________ >> > From: CarlosfelipePardo >> > Cc: Sustran-discuss List >> > Sent: Mon, 23 August, 2010 6:45:23 AM >> > Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing >> > >> > Hi, >> > >> > This is very interesting! I am also wondering how much the "minimum" >> > drag actually is, which I guess you'll know from your tests. But also, I >> > think cyclists don't really need to clean the air as they anyway "do so" >> > by riding the bicycle already... what I mean is that I think the concept >> > of the wing should be symbolic (i.e. it doesn't really need to have >> > filters etc but just remind people that bicycles don't have exhausts or >> > emissions when riding). I say it because in your slides you seem to >> > point towards car users being angry at cyclists for not paying road tax >> > (which they do in virtually all countries anyway, despite the blatant >> > ignorance of motorists), so possibly reminding them of the benefits that >> > each cyclists gives to a city in terms of emissions not generated is >> > most significant and should be applauded. >> > >> > Best regards, >> > >> > Carlos. >> > >> > On 21/08/2010 05:47 p.m., chuwa wrote: >> >> Hi Ian, >> >> >> >> Thanks for being the first to response. Your question give me the >> opportunity >> >> to >> >> elaborate on the idea: >> >> >> >> How much drag is there on the cyclist? >> >> - The air drag of the wing for slower cyclist is minimum. The wing is >> not >> >> suitable for fast roadies. It is intended to make "Potential" cyclists >> to be >> >> more comfortable on the road, knowing that they are now more visible to >> other >> >> car drivers. >> >> >> >> There is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists becomes >> >> more hazardous? >> >> - The size of the wing as presented can be adjusted to make it less >> obtrusive. >> >> The structure of the wing is soft and flexible. When it is in contact >> with a >> > by >> >> passing cyclist or car, it should just give way a glides smoothly. >> >> >> >> Road tax when it exists can never pay for the cost of roads >> (construction >> >> and maintenance ) but it is a deep believe for many drivers. >> >> The intention of the air-filter is to bring the issue of >> >> car-induced-air-pollution up for public discussion - hopefully it bring >> out >> >> other car-induced-social burden along the way. >> >> >> >> I will be testing out prototypes soon. If interested I will share the >> finding >> >> here. >> >> >> >> Best regards, >> >> >> >> Chuwa >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> >> From: Ian Perry >> >> Cc: Sustran-discuss List >> >> Sent: Sat, August 21, 2010 9:12:24 PM >> >> Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing >> >> >> >> Hi ChuWa, >> >> >> >> This is an interesting idea. Has this been tested in windy conditions >> and >> >> how much drag is there on the cyclist? I'd be worried about being blown >> >> backwards in strong winds. In the event of a strong gust of crosswind, >> what >> >> happens to the cyclist, and any other cyclist alongside them? Does the >> >> "Cyclist Wing" make it more difficult for other cyclists to use the road >> - >> >> as there is less space for others and overtaking by other cyclists >> becomes >> >> more hazardous? >> >> >> >> There are similar products already such as "safety" flags: >> >> http://americansafetyflag.com/products-page/?category=20&product_id=36 >> >> >> >> >> >> Cyclists on the street space that motorists believe is theirs do need to >> >> take ownership of a larger area than many do to be safe. I think it is >> >> possible that people who are afraid to use a bicycle on the road would >> feel >> >> more comfortable on a larger cargo tricycle. >> >> >> >> n the UK, most motorists believe that they have a right to use the road >> >> because the have paid "Road Tax". I have had a car for 20 years, but I >> have >> >> never paid "Road Tax". I'm not illegal, Winston Churchill abolished >> "Road >> >> Tax" in the UK in 1937 - because the tax was not making enough to cover >> the >> >> cost of roads. It might be worth checking if "Road Tax" really exists >> in >> >> your country. In the UK we have Vehicle Excise Duty, not Road Tax. >> >> > > >> >> >> >> As for the air filter - does a cyclist really want to collect and take >> home >> >> the pollution of others? >> >> >> >> Ian >> >> >> >> >> >> On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 6:21 PM, chuwa wrote: >> >> >> >>> As an entry for the Seoul Cycle Design competition. The Cyclist Cyclist >> >>> Wing is >> >>> short-listed for the 2nd round. >> >>> >> >>> Summary of the concept: >> >>> Cyclist safety is one of the main concern that stop potential cyclist >> to >> >>> choose >> >>> bicycle as a mode of transportation. >> >>> Many drivers, and some cyclist, believe that cyclist enjoy the road at >> the >> >>> expenses of road tax paying car-owners. >> >>> Low visibility is associated with poor safety of cyclist. Since >> cyclist is >> >>> relatively small, slow and near invisible to the drivers. >> >>> The ?Cyclist Wing? enhance cyclist visibility and safety on the road. >> From >> >>> the >> >>> driver?s perspective, the ?Wing? makes cyclist becomes 300% more >> visible, >> >>> and >> >>> therefore easier to avoid. >> >>> ?Safety by number? is an important factor supported by a large body of >> >>> research >> >>> finding. In short, More cyclist = more safety for cyclist . >> >>> The ?Wing? makes the visual population of cyclist in any city increased >> to >> >>> 300% >> >>> with the same number of cyclists, causing driver to drive more >> carefully. >> >>> The Cyclist wing is with a built-in air filter. With the air-cleaning >> >>> function >> >>> of the ?Wing?, cyclists make a tangible contribution to the >> environment, at >> >>> the >> >>> same time return the right-of-way to cyclist. >> >>> it is also a subtle reminder of the harmful pollution from cars. >> >>> Do you think the ?Cyclist Wing? can help to tilt the favor towards >> cyclists >> >>> and >> >>> turn more potential cyclist into real cyclist. >> >>> ChuWa >> >>> An urban cyclist. >> >>> -------------------------------------------------------- >> >>> To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit >> >>> http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss >> >>> >> >>> -------------------------------------------------------- >> >>> If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to >> >>> http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the >> real >> >>> sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. >> >>> >> >>> ================================================================ >> 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Mayor Hans Joachim Vogel Munich 1970 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Sujit Patwardhan patwardhan.sujit@gmail.com sujitjp@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yamuna, ICS Colony, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune 411 007, India Tel: +91 20 25537955 Cell: +91 98220 26627 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Parisar: www.parisar.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From edelman at greenidea.eu Thu Aug 26 07:31:07 2010 From: edelman at greenidea.eu (Todd Edelman) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:31:07 +0200 Subject: [sustran] Re: Give cyclist a safety wing In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C7599AB.50109@greenidea.eu> Hi all, First, I came up with that "hyper-illumination" theory, or least the name. Perhaps. I will explain that in a moment. For now I hope you will forgive the style in which I will try to deconstruct a little what Lewis said a little earlier, using his text: On 25/08/10 19:28, Lewis Thorwaldson wrote: > I agree with Sujit completely. > It is simply a wise decision to make oneself more visible without being > overburdened by the precaution. WHY have to think about it all? > Ex. I wear white as opposed to black > (usually) and have lights on my bike for night. I THINK if everyone focused on proper lights and reflectors - and bells - it would solve half the problem. But also any promotion should be all carrot, no stick. > When driving a car, I also > use my headlights during the day. THE European Cyclists Federation opposed this rule for the European Union, because headlights obscure turn signals and tend to give drivers the belief that they are safer > Just makes sense and is not a huge hassle. > However, no, we shouldn't as vulnerable users be the ones who have to be > completely in charge of our own safety. Common sense rules, but the onus > should be on the drivers since they are the dangerous link in the equation. > Same as it should be that pedestrian safety is in the hands of cyclists. > Also, when we start forcing or strongly encouraging a uniform for bicycling > - bright clothing, helmet, etc - this will discourage potential riders who > do not want to either look like a fool, or just don't feel like dealing with > it or can't afford to buy all these accessories. It also spreads the image > that cycling is not safe since you need all this stuff in order not to get > killed, which further discourages cycling. And we all know that the best way > to improve cycling safety is to increase the number of cyclists on the > roads. More cyclists means more visibility and expectation of cyclists, and > a greater likelihood that any driver is also a cyclist and understands how > to act. > COMPLEMENTING measures to reduce the number of cars, lower their speeds and make them softer on the outside. It would be best to make drivers more vulnerable, too. Sure. How about airbags which turn off inside city centers? (There is a famous joke about the safest car being one which has a knife in the steering wheel pointing directly at the driver, but also vehicles like this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2CV are great for vulnerable road users since their drivers are so vulnerable. Sure, their emissions are a problem, so make them solar-powered and slow. Presto!) *** HYPER-ILLUMINATION: Hyper-illumination describes the concept of a cyclist or pedestrian illuminating themselves as much as possible in order to get noticed and be safer. For cyclists, this can be done with lights significantly brighter than the required minimum, or with strobing or other unique design features or reflective surfaces significantly higher than the required minimum (including reflective vests or jackets and that proposed "cyclist wing"). Since pedestrians do not (so far) have to wear any illumination gear, hyper-illumination means anything more lit up than wearing black clothing, unless for some reason black clothing is not acceptable within a culture (never heard about this but simply trying to make a point). Things like a little bit of reflective tape on bike bags, running shoes, children's shoes etc. are not hyper-illumination, but they are "assumed visibility" (see below). For both cyclists and pedestrians, this is indeed a selfish thing to do, but specifically in two ways: * Acutely: This means that at the time of cyclist/ped interaction with a driver the hyper-illuminated cyclist or ped stands out BUT visually drowns out other cyclists or peds very close by (further, depending on the speed contrast between the cyclist/ped and the driver. * Chronically: This means that in general if drivers start to get used to cyclists or peds wearing being hyper-illuminated, they don't expect cyclists or peds at other times and/or in other areas to not wear them, so they don't look out for the latter, passively or subconsciously. Reflective vests and jackets: Reflective vests and jackets are made to reflect direct light, i.e. for a cyclist or a pedestrian to be seen by a driver (in their headlamps). If a bicycle has strong enough lights (laws generally talk about being seen on a bike, not how much road surface a bike can illuminate) it may make it possible for a cyclist to see a pedestrian. However, they do not help cyclists get seen by pedestrians in cyclist - ped interactions (unless the timing is right and a car travelling in the opposite direction so that the vest or jacket is lit-up). A cyclist may assume that they can be seen by the pedestrian at these or in general but there is really no way of knowing! At their worst, reflective vests and jackets "dangerize" a cyclist by making their activity look dangerous, or - also for peds. - making them look like security personnel, road workers, traffic police, etc and can look really ugly and non-fashionable! (A break for background: I have been through all of this, on both sides, riding a bike with really bright lights, a reflective vest and so on.... and I also drove a 12 passenger airport shuttle van for some time) Assumed visibility (or awareness) This essentially means anytime two road users do not make eye contact, or when a cyclist does not see body movement from a pedestrian ahead which indicates that they have heard their bell (or similar, transposed for cyclist/ped. - driver interactions). A driver is supposed to look even after they signal when changing lanes, etc. , but at high speeds or at night it is not possible to see the eyes or waving of the other driver. Essentially this means that no vehicle shall be operated at night if the operator is inside.... etc. Cyclist Wing I DO think the Cyclist Wing could be useful in specific actions, and the cape idea mentioned already is nice because it implies a kind of heroism (but runs the risk of getting self-righteous). The air will of course not be cleaned in any measurable amount, and I think people already see this stuff on their necks and shirt-collars, etc., right? BACK to Hyper-Illumination: This is really just a theory, but it feels right. As someone asked earlier, it would be great to know if all this reflective stuff helps, but my guess is that it does not. It would be great if anyone has the resources for research, know who to ask for financial support orhas influence over the right graduate students or their advisors, so that a proper and thorough look into this can be made. I am sorry I went on for so long BUT I hope this makes sense, and of course I hope you all agree! - T . It goes like, if one > cyclist > become too illuminated (e.g. the one with cyclist wing) , then driver's > attention to other cyclists will be suppressed. So it is selfish to wear > something very bright because it undermine those who do not wear bright > colors. > -Lewis Thorwaldson > > > > My reaction is similar to Sudhir's but perhaps a little stronger. > > I'm amazed to see efforts on trying to make the cyclist visible through one > smart idea after another! While it is logical that pedestrians and cyclists > being a vulnerable group should avoid wearing clothes that may make them > invisible to the driver of a vehicle that may hit them with serious results > (to the walker or the cyclist) surely the onus of finding a solution > to the danger from auto vehicles (cars, motorised two wheelers, SUVs, > trucks, buses, etc) should not be on the shoulders of the potential > victims. > > Surely we (as the society) must devise ways through which pedestrian and > cyclist safety is absolutely ensured. If this means putting in place > foolproof ways to ensure low vehicle speeds, traffic calming methods, > narrowing of road widths, increasing car-free areas in high human density > zones, strict enforcement and strong punishments for violators etc so be it. > > > Why should we accept that cars have a "birth-right" to charge along streets > used by living beings (as against the race tracks for example) while those > most likely to be hit by cars must devise ways to keep themselves safe? > > -- > Sujit > -------------------------------------------------------- > To search the archives of sustran-discuss visit > http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=014715651517519735401:ijjtzwbu_ss > > -------------------------------------------------------- > If you get sustran-discuss via YAHOOGROUPS, please go to http://list.jca.apc.org/manage/listinfo/sustran-discuss to join the real sustran-discuss and get full membership rights. > > ================================================================ > SUSTRAN-DISCUSS is a forum devoted to discussion of people-centred, equitable and sustainable transport with a focus on developing countries (the 'Global South'). > > -- Todd Edelman Green Idea Factory, a member of the OPENbike team Mobile: ++49(0)162 814 4081 edelman@greenidea.eu www.greenidea.eu todd@openbike.se www.openbike.se Skype: toddedelman Urbanstr. 45 10967 Berlin Germany *** OPENbike - Share the Perfect Fit! From kanthikannan at gmail.com Thu Aug 26 13:10:31 2010 From: kanthikannan at gmail.com (Kanthi Kannan) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:40:31 +0530 Subject: [sustran] Re: How many more conferences?? Message-ID: <4c75e94b.2948960a.406d.70ce@mx.google.com> Dear all Greetings!! It is sad to read about more and more conferences that talk about how urban transport needs to change its image and as to how the NMT is so critical and PT has to be improved. When will we implement? Or even talk about the basic steps that need to be taken?? Even today many of our municipal commissioner talk about how roads are the priority and how only people like us talk about pedestrian infrastructure. To make these people understand our perspective is a tough ask because even as they do, they get transferred out. The questions that we need to raise are this: 1. Is there a clear cut implementation plan after the conferences? 2. In India, the urban transport is a state subject and hence the centre can only formulate the policy. Yet there is a lot that the central urban transport can do; they can call a meeting of the stakeholders say in the state capital and get the state urban authorities to attend the meeting and get a clear cut directive laid down. It is really tragic that in the 21st century we are subjected to the humiliating sight of men relieving themselves and we as a nation unable to stop them. Who is responsible for this? I find it strange that in all our conferences, we do have the government representatives and yet there does not seem to be any change on the ground. IT is time that WE STOPPED TALKING AND A. Ensured that pedestrian are able to cross the road B. Encroachments such as vehicles parked on the footpaths, debris on the footpaths was removed/ banned C. Stop men relieving themselves in the open The minute we talk about clearing up of footpaths, there is a great lobby that talks about the hawkers. FORGET THE HAWKERS. Thanks Kanthi THOSE WHO WALK CANNOT DECIDE AND THOSE WHO DECIDE DO NOT WALK PS: I am not giving up. We shall win in the end but prolonging the war is expensive and a lot of lives are lost. Prevent loss of life KK From paulbarter at nus.edu.sg Thu Aug 26 15:33:46 2010 From: paulbarter at nus.edu.sg (Paul Barter) Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:33:46 +0800 Subject: [sustran] Re: New Parking Policy in Mizoram, India In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6F850E42E4589F45AE2799F34B645C3601713EA70C@MBX06.stf.nus.edu.sg> Many thanks Faizan! Prompted by your message I have just written a blog post on this issue (title: Japan-style "proof of parking" regulations for India?). It highlights Japan's proof-of-parking regulation as an example for others to learn from. See http://www.reinventingparking.org/2010/08/japan-style-proof-of-parking.html I would be grateful for comments or corrections on the post. By the way, depending on how exactly the Indian regulation is written it may not necessarily 'prevent the "low on real-estate" populace from owning cars' (as you said). In Japan's version, it is perfectly fine to RENT a parking space for the purpose of their 'shako shomeisho' regulation. This is not very expensive in outer suburban areas but it is very pricey in inner city areas. As best I can understand it, some key benefits of Japan's proof-of-parking rule seem to be: * it created a demand for leased parking near homes, which the market has generally managed to meet, at a market price; * it reduced the urge to have parking requirements for residential buildings and made it easier to adopt a pragmatic approach, in which small buildings are exempted; * it probably slowed the growth of car ownership slightly (even though this was not the objective of the policy), especially in places with high property prices, which are precisely the highly accessible, densely-developed, transit-rich contexts where car ownership is least necessary. By the way, the Mizoram measure has triggered a hostile editorial today in the Times of India and an approving opinion from Rudroneel Ghosh in the same edition. See http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/opinion/edit-page/Its-the-right-approach/articleshow/6433893.cms and http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/opinion/edit-page/Raises-cost-of-mobility/articleshow/6433892.cms I think both of them somewhat miss the point. But Ghosh's is more logical. Paul Paul A. Barter | Assistant Professor | LKY School of Public Policy National University of Singapore | 469C Bukit Timah Road | Singapore 259772 | Tel: +65-6516 3324 | Fax: +65-6778 1020 | paulbarter@nus.edu.sg | http://www.spp.nus.edu.sg/Faculty_Paul_Barter.aspx |http://www.reinventingtransport.org/ |http://ww.reinventingparking.org -----Original Message----- From: sustran-discuss-bounces+sppbpa=nus.edu.sg@list.jca.apc.org [mailto:sustran-discuss-bounces+sppbpa=nus.edu.sg@list.jca.apc.org] On Behalf Of Faizan Jawed Sent: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 8:57 PM To: sustran-discuss@list.jca.apc.org; NewMobilityCafe@yahoogroups.com Subject: [sustran] New Parking Policy in Mizoram, India A parking policy bite from the Indian far-east - Mizoram. While a number of Indian cities are debating the own a parking before you own a car issue, the Mizoram government is getting down to business. Such a rule in a way prevents the "low on real-estate" populace from owning cars, but what about landlords? Paul, are you listening? From edelman at greenidea.eu Fri Aug 27 15:17:50 2010 From: edelman at greenidea.eu (Todd Edelman) Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:17:50 +0200 Subject: [sustran] Green Idea Factory Blog: "Toyota to Offer External Speaker Option to Make Prius Noisier in Japan" Message-ID: <4C77588E.5010708@greenidea.eu> From Treehugger: "Toyota will be offering its Japanese customers an optional (for now) $150 device that makes its 3rd generation Prius hybrid easier to hear at low speeds. They call it the 'Approaching Vehicle Audible System', and it basically makes whirring sounds that vary in pitch with the speed of the car up to 25 kph..." Please see my take on it here and start with the video... - T -- Todd Edelman Green Idea Factory, a member of the OPENbike team Mobile: ++49(0)162 814 4081 edelman@greenidea.eu www.greenidea.eu todd@openbike.se www.openbike.se Skype: toddedelman Urbanstr. 45 10967 Berlin Germany *** OPENbike - Share the Perfect Fit! From yanivbin at gmail.com Sat Aug 28 02:38:30 2010 From: yanivbin at gmail.com (Vinay Baindur) Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:08:30 +0530 Subject: [sustran] mobility It's the right approach Message-ID: It's the right approachRudroneel Ghosh, Aug 26, 2010, 12.00am IST http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/articleshow/6433893.cms The Mizoram transport department's move to deny registration of any automobile that is bought without proof of parking space needs to be replicated all over the country. In an upwardly mobile society like ours, owning a car is not just a matter of convenience. It is representative of our status. It supposedly defines where we are on the social pecking order. It is this thinking that is the main driving force behind the third largest automobile market in Asia . Given the furious pace at which cars are being added to our streets everyday, it is only natural that urban road space is at a premium. To counter this problem, we need to increase the cost of owning and maintaining a car. It is all very well to say that the government should provide for better public transport facilities and dedicated parking sites. These suggestions have been on the cards for a long time. Yet no state government can claim to have a plan in place to tackle the massive growth in the number of private vehicles . On the other hand, it is also true that people view public transport as a bitter necessity. Unlike New York's taxis or London's double-decker buses, we hardly take pride in our public transport infrastructure. It is this lack of both supply and demand that needs to be addressed in order to decongest our roads. The new Mizoram regulation seeks to do precisely that. Making proof of garage space a precondition for buying a car will indirectly put pressure on the authorities to sanction a greater number of parking projects. It will also nudge people towards public transport, creating sufficient demand for better facilities. We must create the right conditions for people to take pride in their public transport infrastructure. The first step would be to detox a car-crazy nation with some tough laws. Raises cost of mobilityAug 26, 2010, 12.00am IST http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/6433892.cms In a move to ease vehicular congestion, Mizoram's transport authority has enacted a mandatory provision to have a garage for all new car owners in Aizawl. A similar suggestion is being made for metros like Delhi and Mumbai. It's not clear that such a "solution" can work across India's metro cities. We must forsake the temptation to tackle serious public issues by issuing bans and diktats, instead of coming up with pragmatic and enabling solutions that enlarge rather than restrict the individual's freedom of choice. It would be difficult for authorities to implement such laws in ageing cities like Delhi and Mumbai for practical reasons. Urban planning in these cities has lacked the concept of having a garage or separate parking space. Neither do they have state-of-the-art public transport systems. Like telephone or internet connectivity, personal mobility is a tool of empowerment that enables people to raise their living standards as well as quality of life. The government should enable rather than raise the cost of personal mobility, if it wishes to improve the living standards of people. The stress should be on improving urban planning and building public infrastructure like multi-level parking malls. While doing so they can always charge a heavy premium for providing these services, which can be used to improve public transport systems. Let's assume, for a moment, that all car owners are forced to rent or buy garages to park their cars. Since cars are mobile entities they will eventually come out of the garages particularly at times when congestion is most acute. Unless parking spaces are widely available, there will still be a problem. The government and urban planners, therefore, must come up with a more comprehensive solution to the congestion problem. Before wielding the stick, they must provide some carrots too. From eric.britton at ecoplan.org Mon Aug 30 00:26:44 2010 From: eric.britton at ecoplan.org (eric britton) Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:26:44 +0200 Subject: [sustran] Car Free Days 2010: Part 2. Thursday: A breakthrough strategy for reducing car dependence in cities Message-ID: <0dc601cb478e$9b058730$d1109590$@britton@ecoplan.org> Car Free Days 2010: Part 2. Thursday: A breakthrough strategy for reducing car dependence in cities E. Britton, editor | 26 August 2010 at 01:13 | Categories: New Mobility , carfree , cars , event , participation | URL: http://wp.me/psKUY-U9 This is the full unedited text of the original presentation to the Ciudades Accesibles Congress in Toledo Spain organized by the Spanish Ministry of Public Works, Transport and the Environment, with the participation of Car Free Cities Initiative of the EuroCities program and the Direction General XI of the Commission of European Communities. Thursday: A [...] Read more of this post Add a comment to this post From yanivbin at gmail.com Mon Aug 30 15:33:23 2010 From: yanivbin at gmail.com (Vinay Baindur) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:03:23 +0530 Subject: [sustran] Pavements are continuously shrunk for expanding roads, in turn to accommodate the burgeoning vehicle population in cities Message-ID: *The urban public transport debate* Pavements are continuously shrunk for expanding roads, in turn to accommodate the burgeoning vehicle population in cities Capital Calculus | Anil Padmanabhan http://www.livemint.com/2010/08/29211528/The-urban-public-transport-deb.html?h=B Ensconced in your car behind a hundred-odd vehicles, sometimes for as long as half-an-hour, even as buses zip by intermittently on the two-thirds of the road reserved for them, one would, on the face of it, have the right to feel peeved. After all, you pay taxes and are probably forking out a costly EMI to fund your mode of transport. It seems unfair, especially in Delhi if one includes the frustration of living in a city that resembles one recovering from a bombing reminiscent of what Germany inflicted on Britain during the World War. Not really, if you know some basic facts of road transport in Delhi. A survey by RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Services) of Delhi in 2008 showed that 13.92% people used cars. On the other hand, 14.72% used cycles/cycle rickshaws and a staggering 34.67% simply walked?they don?t own any transport, can?t afford public transport and hence simply walk! So while about one in three people in Delhi walk, a little over one in 10 use cars to commute. The transport corridor does not reflect this reality, though. Pavements are continuously shrunk for expanding roads, in turn to accommodate the burgeoning vehicle population in cities. The same RITES survey found that 40% of the roads do not have a sidewalk. Clearly, going by democratic rules that govern India, this is patently unfair. And yet, this element of the political economy of road transport in a metro such as Delhi is often ignored. Not surprisingly, most of the media reporting on the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) experiment in Delhi, minus these facts, skewed the debate against the project from the very beginning. It is my case that this information was suppressed. The authorities must surely have been aware of the RITES survey, but never employed it to educate what was always a rhetorical debate over the introduction of a BRT. The bad handling and half-baked execution of the project only compounded the problem, as it were. And this can?t be passed off as the usual incompetence that we have become used to with respect to the execution of public projects.The big question, then, is why so? One is not privy to the inner goings-on of the deliberations among the political powers; yet one can hazard a safe guess. The logic will lead to the second aspect of the political economy of road transport in a metro. It lies in the cost difference between projects. A BRT as opposed to a metro rail or the addition of scores of flyovers do not simply compare. The current stretch of BRT must have cost less than Rs1,000 crore?a trifling compared to what is being invested in attempts to shape up the city (it is another matter that this is unlikely to materialize) ahead of the Commonwealth Games in October. The builder-developer-politician nexus knows this very well?and this is not just something exclusive to India (some of you would have read about the road-to-nowhere in Alaska). To put it very bluntly, the opportunity to skim the pickings in a BRT kind of project is limited. So it is not surprising that it comes low in the order of priorities in any discussion on public transportation. This is rather strange for two reasons. Firstly, since the BRT kind of projects, given their relatively lower cost, have an inherently more robust underlying revenue model. And secondly, given that most users of public transport, particularly in India, are from the relatively lesser well-off demography?a key constituent?it is rather surprising that the politicians have not factored this into their response; maybe the fact that an election is not due for another three-and-a-half years in Delhi could offer a clue. Going forward, it is time the politicians and public policy experts revisited the debate on public transport in India. If urban areas are going to house 2/3rds of the country?s population, then public transport is a key element without which we will be heading for a disaster. And it has to be something that acknowledges both India?s scale and the fact that it has users who can barely afford public transport, implying that copying what works in New York won?t do. *Anil Padmanabhan is a deputy managing editor of* Mint *and writes every week on the intersection of politics and economics. Comments are welcome at capitalcalculus@livemint.com* From yanivbin at gmail.com Mon Aug 30 15:37:27 2010 From: yanivbin at gmail.com (Vinay Baindur) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:07:27 +0530 Subject: [sustran] =?windows-1252?Q?Despite_initiatives_such_as_the_=27=27?= =?windows-1252?Q?Bus_Day=2C=27=27_Bangaloreans_aren=92t_getting_on?= =?windows-1252?Q?to_the_public_transport_buses_in_big_numbers?= Message-ID: *Take the Bus !* Bangalore, August 28, DHNS: Despite initiatives such as the ''Bus Day,'' Bangaloreans aren?t getting onto the public transport buses in big numbers. Here?s a comprehensive look at the issue. Everybody loves a free road, decongested and wonderfully motorist-friendly. But to realise that dream, could you flood every inch of the City?s grossly inadequate roads with private vehicles of every hue. ?No,? screams the traffic strategists, and predictably propose a vastly improved public transport system. Yet, one look at the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), the autos and taxis and you know, they aren?t really up to the challenge. The Centre?s urban transport strategy is clearly based on restraining the unregulated growth of private vehicles. But how do you implement it, if BMTC?s initiatives such as the ?Bus Day? are still only symbolic, and about a thousand vehicles are added to the City?s roads every day. If BMTC?s services are dubbed ?unreliable? by most private vehicle owners, and the City?s auto drivers are notoriously unruly, is there a real chance for a smooth and efficient public transport system to take shape? Last Mile Connectivity Perhaps, if the critical aspect of ?Last Mile Connectivity? is looked into. Experts are clear that Bangalore?s bane is the lack of a multiple, integrated system of public transport, unlike in cities such as Kolkata, Chennai or Mumbai. In these cities, local trains or trams support the buses or vice-versa, hugely complementing the autorickshaws. Often, Bangaloreans are forced to use private transport since there are no bus stations in many residential areas, and short trips in autos don?t come cheap. A telling instance is that of N Padmashree of Ulsoor, who commutes to Basaveshwarnagar everyday. ?I have to walk almost a kilometre to get to the bus stand to board a bus to Shivajinagar. Again, I?ve got to walk a fair bit from the bus stand to Basaveshwarnagar,? says Padmashree, ruling out the autos as an option. High BMTC fares High fares levied by public modes of transport including the BMTC is cited as another reason why people prefer personal transport. But BMTC disagrees, contending that the fares are reasonable and only reflects the hike in petroleum prices. Whatever the contention, the problem of mounting private vehicles is there for all to see. Here are some startling statistics: For a population of about 9 million, Bangalore has about 41 lakh private vehicles and only 90,000 public vehicles including 6,046 BMTC buses, around 80,000 autos and 3,000 odd taxis. Only about 42 per cent of the population use public transport, with BMTC catering to 42 lakh commuters daily. Experts opine that for the traffic situation to be healthy, at least 75 per cent to 80 per cent of the population must use public transport. MN Sreehari, advisor to the State Government on infrastructure, traffic and transport, feels such high levels of private vehicles in any city will directly result in traffic congestion. ?This is particularly so in Bangalore, which lacks planning too.? The congestion has definitely caught the traffic police and the transport department in a bind. It couldn?t be otherwise, when the transport department itself informs that about 41.30 lakh of the 90 lakh vehicles in the State are in Bangalore. BMTC measures The transport department has been toying with different strategies to drive the public towards public transport. Introduction of different types of buses to cater to different classes of people is one such initiative, as BMTC MD Syed Zameer Pasha informs. The once-a-month ?Bus Day? is another move, although its results are found wanting. The Transport Corporation is also developing several Traffic Transit Management Centres (TTMCs) with parking facility, to encourage people to park private vehicles and use buses. This is claimed as one solution to address the lack of last mile connectivity. But the existing TTMCs are yet to record any noticeable success, the poor response to the parking facility at Jayanagar being a case in point. Perhaps, the perceived success of the AC Volvo buses could show the way. Bus Day Despite the publicity, the ?Bus Day? initiative has largely remained a brand-building exercise. Transport Minister R Ashok admits it, but he reminds that the initiative is still in its nascent stage. ?People will understand the importance of using public transport,? he says. While many don?t share the minister?s optimism, there are experts who feel the Namma Metro might provide a breather. But they warn that its success too will depend on how well BMTC can play the role of a feeder. This crucial factor is echoed by Transport Commissioner Bhaskar Rao as well. ?It is vital that the BMTC corresponds the metro and plies buses to various metro stations for people to take the metro.? Chethan Kumar No end to traffic chaos Mounting vehicular population on the City roads has triggered a litany of problems, too acute for the City traffic police to handle. Besides severely straining the road infrastructure, this explosive growth has triggered a traffic situation of unmanageable proportions, in the process affecting the physical, mental and psychological health of the policemen. Ever on the rise, cases of traffic violation, traffic jams, slow-moving vehicles, fatal and non fatal accidents and episodes of dramatic road rages have all put the police in a clueless fix. The police obviously puts the blame for all these on the sheer number of vehicles. ?The City?s public transport system has drastically failed to meet the requirements of the travelling public, resulting in an ocean of private and personal vehicles. The public prefer personal and private vehicles because they are comfortable and quick,? reasons a traffic constable, exasperated by his daily struggle. Unscientific infrastructure Faced with a volley of traffic woes, the police often rely on solutions that commuters find unscientific. The infrastructure too aren?t exactly world class. Unscientific road designs, improper traffic patterns, lack of practical wisdom while choosing places for construction of flyovers, underpasses and sub-ways have resulted in introduction of more one-ways. Urban planner and architect, George K Kuruvilla notes that Bangalore?s is a ?confused traffic planning?. ?There is confusion everywhere, thanks to engineers who finalise traffic planning for the City instead of traffic planners. Ideally, we should have a group of trained traffic planners to plan for one-ways, places to construct flyovers, bridges, introduction of alternative public mode of transportation other than buses like mono rails, sky trains and sky buses,? he stresses. A lack of understanding of traffic patterns by engineers, and unscientific decisions on major issues concerning road infrastructure have resulted in consumption of more time and energy and improper connectivity. These have naturally forced people to depend on personal vehicles, contends Kuruvilla. Free Parking The free parking system is another critical factor, reminds Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic & Security) Praveen Sood. ?Why we see more private and personal vehicles on the roads is due to the free parking system. Nowhere in the world is parking of vehicles free,? he says. The parked vehicles consume more space on roads forcing authorities to convert such roads into one-ways. Sood suggests that the one-ways can be abolished ensuring more space on roads if the parked vehicles are shifted to parking lots. ?The abolition of one-ways will ensure proper connectivity, which will encourage people to use the public transport system,? that?s his recipe. Jagadish Angadi Solutions aplenty There has never been a dearth of solutions offered for the taxing traffic congestion of Bangalore roads. It is in the implementation of various plans that the City has faltered. The spiralling growth of vehicles has only made adopting plans even more tougher. Yet, there is a need to revisit the solutions suggested by traffic experts, long time road users and think tanks. Car-pooling Sharing a private car by people heading to the same destination was an idea proposed by a team of techies a few years ago. It was a simple yet practical way to reduce the number of cars on the road. When the traffic police backed it and did a formal launch in November 2008, car-pooling looked big. Yet, despite the police claims that the response has been ?very good,? it hasn?t picked up pace beyond the IT/BT sector employees. It definitely calls for a more aggressive push. Bus-route re-rationalisation ?Re-rationalisation?of the bus routes will be a starting point for the government to attract citizens to use public transport, feels traffic expert and founder of Gubbi Labs, a private research enterprise, Sudhira. ?Any person travelling from Banashankari to Malleshwaram need to change over at K R Market. Instead, they can ply direct buses in large numbers to ensure that such transit points are not a hindrance to people,? he explains. Relook at fares Since public transport also implies economical commuting, experts feel that ticket fares should be moderately priced. This goes for BMTC buses, autorickshaws and taxis. Pocket-friendly daily passes could be another option. While the Namma Metro is being cited as an alternative public transport, many feel the pricing should be moderate and integrated with other modes of transport. Many world cities have adopted the practice of a single daily ticket that will help the commuter travel by bus, metro or tram. Deterring taxes High decongestion taxes have vastly deterred car owners from entering the heart of the city in many countries. The tax might appear draconian to some, but has been a success worldwide. London and Singapore are cases in point. Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Praveen Sood is in favour of such as system for Bangalore. JA From eric.britton at ecoplan.org Mon Aug 30 19:28:41 2010 From: eric.britton at ecoplan.org (eric britton) Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:28:41 +0200 Subject: [sustran] What looks like an interesting job opportunity. Message-ID: <01a801cb482e$258108e0$70831aa0$@britton@ecoplan.org> metrolinx-300 go-300 envelope 20 Bay Street, Suite 600 Toronto, ON M5J 2W3 envelope 20 rue Bay, bureau 600 Toronto, ON M5J 2W3 www.metrolinx.com www.gotransit.com Subject: FW: Director of Innovation Job ad Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:02:53 -0400 From: "Leslie Woo" DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION Salary Range: $136,941 to $171,176 Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario, is realizing its vision to bring about an integrated, traveller-focused, multi-modal transportation system that enhances prosperity, sustainability and quality of life for the GTHA region. To support this, Metrolinx has identified innovation as a core corporate value and is looking for a unique and experienced individual to work with a team of diverse professionals in the transportation, planning, finance and sustainable development disciplines to identify, develop, incubate and champion innovative ideas, concepts and best practices needed to meet Metrolinx's short and long-term goals. Reporting to the Vice President of Policy and Planning, this management executive will work collaboratively with all Metrolinx business areas, including GO Transit, an operating division, and public and private sector transportation leadership to identify future lines of business at both the strategic and tactical levels. As the Director of Innovation, you will be responsible for: * Researching, evaluating, and filtering ideas and concepts including those from senior management, and working closely with all business areas to use new and existing customer insights to advance the corporate value of innovation. * Identifying policies, internal processes, and external services for improved modal integration, efficiency and alignment with The Big Move and overall corporate mission, vision, goals and values * Developing and directing research focused on transportation innovation and making improvements to the traveler experience. * Developing the business case model to support innovative ideas from incubation to independence * Overseeing senior stakeholder forums made up of diverse public and private sector interests to remain current and ahead of the curve. * Bringing a diverse perspective to the field of transportation, to grasp issues, opportunities and roadblocks and subsequently utilizing your range of knowledge and political acuity to minimize barriers and to maximize opportunities. * Integrating potential innovations with Metrolinx's "The Big Move" plan, the GO 2020 strategic plan and the overall needs of travellers throughout the GTHA. Location: 20 Bay Street, Toronto Qualifications: Completion of a post-graduate university degree in Planning, Engineering, Business Administration or Public Policy or any combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent. Minimum ten (10) years experience in the development of corporate strategy or project management in the transportation and/or urban planning fields that includes direct exposure to, or demonstrated working knowledge of; . Developing and fostering innovation in policy, procedures and services. . Managing / Directing high profile and highly complex projects that are organic and require the ability to adapt to changing goals and direction. . Directing and managing cross-functional corporate teams, and multi-disciplinary consultant contracts. . Integrating a diverse portfolio of issues into actionable directives. . Generating and testing hypotheses, and incubating ideas. . Leading by empowering others to innovate and continuously improve. . Superior interpersonal communication skills (written, oral, and listening) and extremely strong presentation skills for public audiences and senior public officials. . Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area planning and socio-political issues (rural, suburban, and urban) that have the potential to impact the success of Metrolinx and its operating division GO Transit. . Diplomatic personal conduct in highly sensitive and / or political environments, with the ability to negotiate and foster a climate of openness and transparency. Resumes must be received by the Human Resources Office, Metrolinx, 20 Bay Street, Suite 600, Toronto, M5J 2W3, email: humanresources@metrolinx.com no later than September 15, 2010, quoting File Number 10-220. Only those selected for an Interview will be contacted. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY www.metrolinx.com Issued for Distribution by H.R. August 24, 2010 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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At a time when a significant number of countries are facing severe economic problems, a group of citizens is promoting and developing a world civic initiative called 'No Economic Recovery Without Cities!' developed under the spirit of the United Nations "World Urban Campaign". This initiative arrives as a challenge to artists, businessmen, researchers and professionals who 'work with cities', as well as institutions and communities, to think collectively about the significant role cities can play in 'economic recovery'. Although it's special (civic) nature, we think that this initiative can be an important sign to governments and regional/local administrations and a (unique) global 'collective learning' process. We have already created an informal network - Facebook Group, a mailing-list, a blog and we are begging to produce a document (in attach) with contributions of all network members. Feel free to send us your comments! 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Name: No Economic Recovery Without Cities_five steps.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 29294 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://list.jca.apc.org/public/sustran-discuss/attachments/20100831/0f989965/NoEconomicRecoveryWithoutCities_fivesteps.pdf From eric.britton at ecoplan.org Tue Aug 31 21:21:16 2010 From: eric.britton at ecoplan.org (eric britton) Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:21:16 +0200 Subject: [sustran] Kaohsiung 2010 Papers: Street sharing in Nepal Message-ID: <02da01cb4907$02a09c30$07e1d490$@britton@ecoplan.org> Kaohsiung 2010 Papers: Street sharing in Nepal E. Britton, editor | 31 August 2010 at 13:29 | Categories: Global South , Kaohsiung , New Mobility, health safety, shared space, sharing , street | URL: http://wp.me/psKUY-VR In most developing world cities, the vast majority of citizens walk as part of their daily social, recreational, and livelihood activities. Every trip begins and ends with a walking trip. Nearly all trips made by people entail some walking, either directly to a destination or to another mode of transport. In Kathmandu, large section of [...] Read more of this post Add a comment to this post