Theme VII My own projects and ideas:
Contents of this page:
- Guideline for pedestrain and cycle path markings
- Two TEN V projects: new rail links from Mönchengladbach to Roermond and Duisburg - Antwerp
- Bicycle garages and waste receptacle boxes
- Solution for central public transport stations e.g. at train stations
- Ideas for Rhine crossings Cologne - Bonn
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1. Guideline for pedestrian and cycle path markings, (video and file)
Presentation of a guideline for pedestrian and cycle path markings.
Why do we need a guideline for road markings?
- Clear, standardised markings create understanding and safety,
- All road users become more visible.
What characterises the new guideline?
- Standard solutions for intersections, junctions, roundabouts and bus stops.
- The focus is on Vision Zero, safety, accessibility and low costs.
- No restrictions or bans.
Our target groups:
- Politicians and administrations, specialist planners, citizens: for rapid implementation for greater understanding and safety.
Appeal:
- This guideline is an open draft that will be developed further.
- Traffic has changed dramatically.
We cannot widen the existing roads - but we can increase the visibility of all road users and reduce the number of accidents with targeted markings.
The proposed solutions can be implemented quickly, incur low costs and avoid major structural changes.
This guideline shows how this can be achieved in practice.
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2. Two TEN V projects: new rail links from Mönchengladbach to Roermond and Duisburg - Antwerp
1. new line Mönchengladbach - Roermond above A52
2. new line Duisburg - Antwerp above the A40, A73, E37, E313,
Trilingual: Dutch, French, German.
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Trilingual: Dutch, French, German
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Trilingual: Dutch, French, German
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3. Bicycle garages and waste receptacle boxes
Explanation:
In a closed development it is difficult to bring the garbage cans, bicycles, strollers wheelchairs, etc. to the street or sidewalk. The basement stairs are often narrow and especially for the
elderly the weights for the garbage cans and also e-bikes are difficult to handle.
In many other cities, there are already bike boxes in public areas that are rented out. Examples are e.g. Hamburg, Dortmund and also Düsseldorf. We see that also for our garbage containers the
problems exist, therefore a uniform solution should be reached for both. That thereby a passenger car parking bay against approx. 3 bicycle parking bays and place for the attractive parking of
the large garbage containers is omitted is accepted. Further variants e.g. with approx. 6 bicycles without garbage containers belong to the concept.
The trash receptacles can be shared. These bicycle boxes should be able to be used by small adaptations also for baby carriages, bicycle trailers, Rollatoren, wheelchairs, E-Roller etc.,
depending upon need. The size could be equivalent to a car parking space. This means that these vehicles can now be accessed directly from the front door, safely stored and will therefore be used
more quickly, even for short journeys. This is true for children, as well as for older people and people with limitations, who now get more independence. They now need no, or less, help to
provide vehicles on the footpath. The use of the bicycle is significantly supported.
4. Solution for central public transport stations e.g. at train stations
Solar panels are built above the elevator shafts.
The glass doors are right where the bus doors are.
The solar cells are on individual beams and
daylight shafts for about 40 tons are installed in the ceiling for lighting. This speeds up the trips and avoids the dangers with pedestrians.
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5. Ideas for Rhine crossings Cologne - Bonn
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Resource demand on the A40, which is currently being built
A demand: "why was a railway line not taken into account in the new construction of the A40 Rhine bridge?" came the answer, "the railways are responsible for that."
If we treat resources so lightly, we will have a problem saving the planet.
There is space above all traffic routes that we can use, we don't always have to consume new land. There are also double bridges. A connection between road and railway tracks on the same area.
If you find any errors, we are grateful for any advice.