Simplified, sustainable bikelande design beyond inner cities

Important results from the project

The project shows a need for expanded cycling infrastructure and that alternative, resource-efficient, cyclepathdesigns have potential to accelerate the expansion of cycling infrastructure.Through needs mapping and policy analysis, together with a demonstration of cycle path, obstacles such as land access, processes, high requirements and funding were identified – but also solutions and success factors. The project results are presented in a report (RISE Rapport 2025:14, ISBN: 978-91-89971-94-3)

Expected long term effects

The project contributes new and refined knowledge to address the challenges of simplified and sustainable cycle path design outside urban areas. It gives municipalities and authorities better conditions to plan and build cycle path infrastructure outside urban areas, which may mean that more cycle paths will be built in the long term. Increased cycling contributes to better public health and reduced environmental and climate impact from transportation as well as better accessibility.

Approach and implementation

The project has been implemented in four WPs: Needs mapping, Policy and regulatory innovation, Mapping and demonstration of alternative design variants and Project management. Initially, a needs mapping was carried out as a basis for "AP-Policy and Regelver" and "AP-Alternativa design variants - mapping and demonstration". Ongoing exchange of information between the different activities. The project partners were complemented by a reference group that actively participated in activities.

External links

Projektsida på RISE-webb.