[Robin van der Griend]

Stenbocksgatan is a major north-south link in Helsingborg. Cars are prioritised. Some parts have bicycle paths or lanes, but whenever it gets tight they just disappear.

Here is the street on Google Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/Y5toMqNcm61jmMzHA

[Robin van der Griend]

I like the simplicity of this example. Sure, the standard can be improved with different pavement or green space instead of markings, but this form of physical separation can be achieved quickly and efficiently in many streets that are too wide (and there are many of those). It can shift the momentum.

[Robin van der Griend]

This is Industrigatan in Helsingborg, the town where I live in Sweden. I like that both the cycle path and the walkway continue uninterrupted past the side street. It is clear for crossing car traffic that cyclists and pedestrians have priority. I also appreciate that there is additional space between the cycle path and the car parking spots so that you don’t have to be afraid of getting doored.

Here is a link to Google Streetview: https://goo.gl/maps/8MFdaYQ8zie3yPtcA

Recently the city has implemented a lot of good quality bicycle infrastructure. But at difficult points cycle paths often just disappear and you find yourself without any protection in a big intersection. So what would make the cycle paths in Helsingborg more useful and valuable would be to combine the different pieces into one coherent network that is direct, safe and convenient to use as a whole.

 

 

[Robin van der Griend]

Hello!

My name is Robin and I am a traffic planner from the Netherlands currently living in Southern Sweden, close to Copenhagen just on the other side of the border.

1) What areas of expertise do you identify with?
I am a traffic planner with a broad interest in urban design. I have always been curious about how traffic is part of our cities. I like to contribute to cities that are more liveable and more friendly to people walking and cycling.

2) How do you think your unique perspective will enhance our collective understanding of designing for cycling?
I have lived and worked in a number of places around the world. I always feel more connected to a city when I can go out and walk or bike. Growing up in the Netherlands I naturally cycled a lot, and I still try to do that here in Sweden and Denmark. My experience from various countries lets me see many differences and similarities. It helps me to connect solutions to challenges and adapting them where needed.

3) If you wish, leave your name & contact & social media information here so other course members can get in touch with you.
Yes, you can find me on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-van-der-griend-76a2b123 and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/robin.vandergriend

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