Cycle routes policy contribution

Objective	Odense, Denmark	Norwegian Bicycle Towns	Cycle network in three Norwegian towns
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*The feeling of security is included

Contribution to alleviation of key problems
Problem	Odense, Denmark	Norwegian Bicycle Towns	Cycle network in three Norwegian towns
Congestion-related delay
Congestion-related unreliability
Community severance
Visual intrusion
Lack of amenity
Global warming
Local air pollution
Noise
Reduction of green space
Damage to environmentally sensitive sites
Poor accessibility for those without a car and those with mobility impairments
Disproportionate disadvantaging of particular social or geographic groups
Number, severity and risk of accidents			*
Suppression of the potential for economic activity in the area

* The feeling of security is included

Appropriate contexts

Cycle routes will be appropriate in all areas where cycle traffic is in conflict with motorised traffic. Cycle lanes are most appropriate in dense areas, while cycle routes and tracks for walking and cycling are most appropriate in less dense areas.

Appropriate area-types
Area type	Suitability
City centre
Dense inner suburb
Medium density outer suburb
Less dense outer suburb
District centre
Corridor
Small town
Tourist town

Adverse side-effects

Pedestrians might feel insecure when pedestrian and cycle traffic is mixed. But Danish experiences indicate that both parties can adapt to each other.

Cycle paths might use urban green space and road space as well as private property.