Tenders Are Invited For Research And Development Services And Related Consultancy Services – Driving Behavior, Space Requirements And Safety Of Cycling On Downhill Stretches

Research And Development Services And Related Consultancy Services – Driving Behavior, Space Requirements And Safety Of Cycling On Downhill Stretches. The Aim Of The Research Project Is To Close The Gaps In Knowledge About Traffic Safety, Driving Behavior And Space Requirements For Bicycle Traffic On Downhill Or Uphill Routes. The Statements In The Current Regulations On This Matter Are Not Suitable For Providing Planners With Sufficient Guidance On How To Design Cycling Traffic In A Safe And Attractive Manner. The Current Situation Is Characterized By The Fact That Downhill Stretches Pose An Increased Risk Of Accidents For Cyclists (Udv No. 96/98). This Applies To All Streets With And Without Separate Bicycle Traffic Facilities. The Risk Varies Depending On The Location. In Around 17% Of Single Accidents Involving Cyclists With Personal Injury, “Slope” Is Stated As The Characteristic Of The Accident Site, Compared To Around 39% Outside Of Urban Areas (Udv No. 98). In The Fgsv Regulations And Internationally, Larger Path Widths Are Recommended For Cycling On Downhill Stretches. However, No Concrete Recommendations Are Given. However, It Is Plausible That Various Aspects Are Closely Related To The Speeds Of Bicycle Traffic. At The Same Time, Little Is Known About The Connection Between The Speed Of Bicycle Traffic And Its Traffic Safety, Routing Parameters, Compatibility With Pedestrian Traffic, Sensitivity To Bumps, Required Stopping Visibility, Driving Stability And The Influence Of Edge Markings. This Means That Planners Lack The Basis For Choosing The Required Width Allowances Or The Basis For The Basic Decision On The Form Of Guidance For Slopes And Inclines. As Part Of A Research Project, Possible Connections Between Longitudinal Inclination, Length Of The Longitudinal Inclination And The Resulting Speed Must Be Examined. The Effects On The Above-Mentioned Aspects Must Be Determined Based On The Speeds. Based On The Research Results, Reliable Recommendations For The Regulations Should Be Formulated.