In Pune, many cycle tracks are not comfortable because of a bad uneven road surface (block pavement), obstacles such as trees, lamp posts and bollards.
Most important to ensure comfortable cycling are: - A smooth road surface (see Figure 44). - Limited hindrance from traffic by creating a wide enough verge (separation) between cycle track and carriageway. - Limited hindrance from the weather (sun, heat, rain) by providing trees along the cycle track. - No hindrance from obstacles on the cycle tracks.
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Figure 44: A smooth road surface, also at intersections, leads to better comfort.
Criteria: Hindrance from traffic; smoothness of road surface; chance of stopping; hindrance from weather.
Comfort: Cycling infrastructure enables quick and comfortable cycling.
4. Comfort