DRAFT FOR NOMINATED STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION ONLY junction design to minimise the seriousness of any resulting conflict with adjacent traffic. Theprovision of sufficent start-up space for waiting bicycles, as shown in Photo B10.2.2, below, is an essential criterion in this regard.
Photo B10.2.2: Providing sufficient space for start up
Imposition of delay: The perception of delay is different for different modes. The impact of delay, as a proportion of the trip duration, is also different for different modes. As bicycle trips will generally be short (e.g. 6km or less, 20 minutes or less), the proportion of time spent waiting at junctions could be significantly high. This is especially the case at signalised junctions, if traffic signals are sequenced in favour of motorised traffic. As cyclists and pedestrians are more exposed to the prevailing weather than other road users, delays at junctions on cold or wet days will affect them more than drivers of motorised vehicles and their passengers.
3 Chapter B10: Junctions-final-signed off by WG, 02.07.09