UK city launches ‘smart junctions’ that prioritize cyclists and pedestrians
Bee Network
The ‘smart junction’ is the latest innovation adopted by TfGM, which wants to transform active travel through itsBee Network, a 2,896-kilometre joined-up walking and cycling matrix connecting communities across the city-region.
In October the network received an additional £11.8 million (US$15.6 million) from theMayor’s Challenge Fundto progress five cycling and walking schemes in Manchester, Salford, and Stockport.
On completion, the Bee Network will be the UK’s largest connected cycling and walking network and aims to provide “a genuine alternative” to driving.
In July, TfGMlaunchedthe UK‘s first CYCLOPS (Cycle Optimised Protected Signals) junction, designed to separate pedestrians and cyclists from traffic, reducing the possibility of collisions or conflict.
The junction, which fully segregates cyclists from general traffic, sees bicycles approach from four ‘arms’, converging onto a cycle track which completely encircles the junction, allowing bikes to make a right turn while being protected from traffic, and to complete the maneuver in one movement (dependent on signal timings).
This article was originally published byChristopher CareyonCities Today, the leading news platform on urban mobility and innovation, reaching an international audience of city leaders. For the latest updates follow Cities Today onTwitter,Facebook,LinkedIn,Instagram, andYouTube, or sign up for Cities Today News.
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