Infrastructural issues. There are no bigger problems with the infrastructure in this borough although a detailed statement could only be given once the walking audit has been carried out. The centre of Andritz is dominated by the final tram stop of two tram lines and it is also a public transport node for feeder busses to the areas of urban sprawl in the area.
Infrastructural issues. Local roads are in a good shape of repair but main roads crossing the town and leading towards regional road networks are not always in good shape. This is due to the fact that these roads are outside the City’s jurisdiction and their maintenance can not be affected by the municipal authority. Local roads, as well as most regional roads are well-lit. Roads are mostly free of bicycle traffic. Speed limits are mostly reasonable, with the exception of roads near the schools where speed limits should be reduced to 30-40 km/h. An extensive network of cycling tracks and pedestrian pathways has been constructed in the last ten years. The problems of these tracks is sometimes their inadequate width and the parked vehicles on the pathways. There is a need for education of cyclists and pedestrians using these pathways. The remaining parts of this network need to be constructed. Cyclists often use pedestrian pathways in places where cycling tracks are missing. There is a lack of bicycle stands and shelters in some places.
Infrastructural issues. Conflicting interests of different target groups. Higher curbs at pedestrian crossings suit people with poor vision but are uncomfortable for people with physical disabilities and cyclists. There is a lack of regulations for cyclists: when to ride on roadways, when to ride on a specifically marked bike lane at the edge of a roadway and when to ride on a separate bike / pedestrian land or bike lane. In the case of a bike / pedestrian lane the question arises of whether to allow only cyclists and pedestrians on such lanes or skateboarders and people in wheelchairs as well. In neighbourhoods with houses where traffic is light and speed is limited to 30 km/h, bike / pedestrian lanes are unnecessary and it suffices to have sidewalks where children up to 13 years old are allowed to cycle. On several major routes bike / pedestrian lanes are too narrow but cannot be made wider because of spatial constraints. Thus, there are a lot of criteria to decide which solution is best for a certain area. At the moment, solutions for cyclists / pedestrians in Estonia and Tartu are poor.
Infrastructural issues. Most of the sidewalks are of a bad quality. In transitory seasons the whole town is muddy, splashy, so people travel by car. Sidewalks are occupied by parked cars all the time and it is the same situation with bicycle paths. Most of sidewalks are narrow. There aren’t any bicycle racks in the town, so people use their bicycle only for sport. In the town centre at some places the roads and sidewalks are repaired and are of a good quality. There is a pedestrian street with no car traffic. This is the best part of the town. There are not enough trees on the streets, the pathway in the park is disastrous. There are not enough crossing points for pedestrians. The bicycle path does not cover the whole town and nearby area. There are a lot of workplaces in the suburban area and people go to work by car. The reason is that in these areas the sidewalks are damaged or they don’t exist. Roads are congested with cars in the morning and in the afternoon. So it’s dangerous to walk or to cycle in these areas. It’s a little town so we think we don’t need traffic lights. There is a traffic light at one point of the town, but it only obstructs the traffic.
Infrastructural issues. Most of the streets of Budapest are suitable for cycling. The last few years have even seen some projects where the flow of cyclists was handled in a modern design approach. In the aspect of shopping, the main problem is the lack of good (or any) bicycle racks. As for walking, the city centre is full of parked cars, making sidewalks in smaller streets very uncomfortable and, in a lot of places, unusable. There are some avenues and boulevards in the city with large sidewalks, that historically always were centres for social life – with restaurants, theatres, movies and shops. But nowadays even these boulevards are designed rather for cars, with two lanes, plus parking lane.
Infrastructural issues. Traffic signals are audible and accessible for walkers and cyclists. Sidewalk network is existing but not everywhere and sometimes sidewalks are too narrow so that two cyclists and one xxxxxx at one time can not meet. At some points cars park on sidewalks and green areas. At public buildings and shops there is a lack of safe and secured bicycle racks or room for bicycles.
Infrastructural issues. Sidewalks are good and there are long cycle paths in Annecy. There are bicycle racks in front of the buildings of important institutions. Green lights for pedestrians are too short for old people. The situation in Rumilly is more or less the same. City centre of Annecy is already “closed” to vehicles. Rumilly: good train connection with Xxxxxx.
Infrastructural issues. Sidewalks are narrow or are not present at some places. There are not a lot of bicycle racks in front of the buildings of important institutions, very few cycle paths in mountain cities.
Infrastructural issues. Sidewalks, especially in the city centre, are very narrow. However the traffic in the streets of the city centre is intense due to the fact that most of the banks and public buildings are located in this area. There is not enough space to be shared between pedestrians and cars. At the moment preference is given to cars. In one of the main commercial areas (Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Avenue) there is a bike lane. However the huge amount traffic in this avenue dissuades people from going by bike. Near the schools centres there are enough pedestrian areas, because the town hall has considered it important to make pedestrian areas around schools to persuade the parents not to arrive to schools by car.
Infrastructural issues. The lack of infrastructure is one of the most significant problems faced in Cyprus. Currently, there is no infrastructure for cycling (special cycling routes / cycling space and there are no bicycle racks in front the buildings of important institutions or shops). Sidewalks are often occupied by parked cars and there is no infrastructure for disabled people.
