Walking and cycling have long been a transportation method for short and medium-term journeys within a city. Today, these transportation methods are used to a lesser extent in areas where road safety is lacking. The desire to have more cyclists and pedestrians is growing among municipalities and authorities in Sweden. Purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate the lack in road safety on a walking and cycling paths and to provide suggestions for improvement that increases safety and improve the aesthetic conditions for pedestrians and cyclists who will be using the road. Method: To gather data and information for the degree project, the authors have used a literature study and case study including interviews, data collection and site visits. This study is based on a survey carried out on a walking and cycling path along Alvnäsvägen in Ekerö municipality and is expected to present improvement proposals which in turn can lead to increased traffic safety for pedestrians and cyclists. Results: The deficiencies of traffic safety at the walking and cycling path were identified. Deficiencies that have been identified include narrow walking and cycle paths and speeding on roads. These deficiencies have resulted in people feeling insecure about using the walking, cycling path, and considering it risky. Conclusions: Measures and improvements presented in the conclusion are to carry out new walking and cycling paths and new links between different pedestrian and bicycle paths. These improvements will help Ekerö municipality to create safe and attractive walking and cycling paths, where even children and people with orientation difficulties can use without being put in danger. As a solution to this, well-designed pedestrian and bicycle paths are required that offer well-being and safety within the street space. The people's need, municipal goals, and the requirements from authorities such as the Swedish Transport Administration and the road and traffic institute were considered when presenting the improvements.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:mdh-61748 |
| Date | January 2022 |
| Creators | Mourad, Michel, Jarjour, Fahad |
| Publisher | Mälardalens universitet, Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | Swedish |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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