Together towards a good cycling infrastructure
In recent years governments have increasingly focused on cycling policy. High‑quality cycling infrastructure is essential for encouraging bicycle use. Decisio supports clients in the Netherlands and abroad in realizing effective cycling infrastructure and assists them throughout the planning process.
In recent years, Decisio has been involved in the development of dozens of (high‑speed) cycling routes and urban cycling infrastructure. Our experience with these projects shows that it is important to pay attention to social and political support, in addition to the obvious civil‑engineering aspects. Quantitative justification of choices, insight into effects, and financing structures are also crucial for the successful development of cycling infrastructure. We use a range of self‑developed methods to conduct this research, such as potential analyses and social cost‑benefit analyses. In addition, Decisio has developed a practical guide together with CROW, the knowledge institute for traffic, transport, and infrastructure, to help make the impact of cycling investments on broad prosperity visible.
Whether it concerns high‑speed, commuter, or recreational cycling routes, engineering structures, or other forms of cycling infrastructure: our tools prove their value in various stages of the planning process. They help not only in demonstrating the usefulness and necessity of a project, but also in comparing different project alternatives. Our studies support clients in determining whether investing in cycling infrastructure pays off.
Our analyses also support sound policy decisions regarding bicycle parking. This may involve the construction and management of bicycle parking facilities, as well as operational or enforcement issues. Space is a scarce resource, especially in (inner) cities and around stations. It is therefore essential to organize bicycle parking effectively and efficiently.
Bicycle parking in city centre: who should pay?
Bicycle carousel contributes to bicycle use in The Hague