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Central MeetBike More sustainable transport in Central European cities through improved integrated bicycle promotion and international networking. Jaroslav Martinek. Content Key facts Objectives of the project Structure of the project Selected activities
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Central MeetBike More sustainable transport in Central European cities through improved integrated bicycle promotion and international networking Jaroslav Martinek
Content Key facts Objectives of the project Structure of the project Selected activities Possible cooperation between bicy and CMB 2
1. Key facts • Central MeetBike is implemented through the Central Europe Programme and co-financed by the ERDF • Duration of the project: 3 years (03/2011-02/2014) • Information available online: www.centralmeetbike.eu 3
1. Key facts • Project partner: 12 partner from 4 countries • 1 research institution and 2 cities per country Lead Partner (CDV) Czech Coordinator (CDV) Slovak Coordinator (VUD) Polish Coordinator (PSWE) German Coordinator (TUD) Pardubice Uherské Hradiště Prešov Gdansk Tczew Dresden Leipzig žilina 4
2. Objectives of the project • CE-objectives: • Promotion of the cooperation and improvement of the competitiveness of the Central European regions and cities • International exchange of experience in the field of integrated promotion of bicycle transportation • CMB-objectives: • Increase of bicycle share for short distances • Improvement of conditions for cyclists • Provision of information and education of decision makers on the field of integrated bicycle promotion -objectives -objectives 5
3. Structure of the project 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation 7
3. Structure of the project • Bicycle policy audit (BYPAD) • Household survey • Analysis of deficiencies and lack of knowledge by national experts 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation 8
3. Structure of the project 1. Problem Analysis • e.g. • Recommendations for developing strategy documents • Activities of knowledge transfer • Investments in infrastructure 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation 9
3. Structure of the project 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures • e.g. • National and local cycling plans (strategies) 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation 10
3. Structure of the project 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation • BYPAD in every partner city 11
4. Selected activities Household surveys Objective: statistical data about the current mobility behaviour 1. Problem Analysis Random sampling Random Sampling from the register of residents Random Sampling from the register of addresses Random Sampling by random route 2. Development of measures Announcement of the survey Face-to-face interviews 3. Implementation of measures Entering the data to the data base Evaluation of the data 4. Ex-Post evaluation 12
4. Selected activities • Analysis of deficiencies and lack of knowledge by national experts • 4 main findings: • Low level of strategic thinking of bicycle promotion • Low awareness for the potentials of cycling amongst decision makers • Hardly existing bicycle infrastructure • Some cities have already achieved success (Gdansk, Pardubice, UherskéHradiště) 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation 13
4. Selected activities • Working Group • Discussion of measures that are going to be implemented by partners during the project (campaigns, bicycle parking, low cist measures etc.) • Exchange of experiences 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation 14
4. Selected activities • Recommendations for strategy documents • Recommendations for establishing strategy documents on local and national level • Based on the analysis of deficiencies and lack of knowledge by the national experts • Recommendations form the basis for national and local strategy documents of partners 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation 15
4. Selected activities • Seminars for teaching integrated bicycle promotion • Objectives: transfer of knowledge on integrated bicycle promotion • Target groups: decision makers, urban planners • Cooperation with the German Institute of Urban Affairs (Difu) 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation 16
4. Selected activities • Central MeetBike fact sheets • Objective: information on selected topics regarding bicycle promotion 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation 17
4. Selected activities • Field trips in Germany • Objectives: increase of awareness, real life experience of bicycle infrastructure • Target groups: decision makers, politicians, media 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation 18
4. Selected activities • Dissemination of project content • Website: www.centralmeetbike.eu • Leaflets • Newsletters • Posters • Cooperation with other projects 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation 19
4. Selected activities • Campaigns • Pardubice: Bike to work (Do Práce Na Kole) • Gdansk: Bike Friday • Leipzig and Dresden: StadtRadeln 1. Problem Analysis 2. Development of measures 3. Implementation of measures 4. Ex-Post evaluation 20