Day 1
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
08:00
Registration
08:30
Welcome and workshop objectives
Madeleen Engelbrecht, Arup
09:00
Cycle planning – how can we mainstream cycling?
Planning for bike lanes, application of GIS.
International input on approach to cycle planning, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
UCT Participation:
Prof Marianne Vanderschuren, UCT
Dr Mark Zuidgeest, UCT
11:00
Refreshments and networking
11:30
Case Study - Experience with the UJ cycle lane implementation.
City of Joburg’s approach and methodology and lessons learnt.
12:15
Lunch break
13:00
Practical application of theory - Activation ride eastern route: UJ/Wits cycle route
(Note: participants to provide own bikes and helmets)
Simphiwe Ntuli, CoJ
14:00
Debriefing / Reflection on successes and practices to avoid
Gordon Laing, SEE Sustainability & BEN
14:45
Planning for cycle lanes route location and continuity, width standards and cross-section designs: onroad, on sidewalks and off-road.
Sean Doherty, Mott MacDonald PDNA
15:30
Tea break
15:45
Planning for cycle lanes continues.
Including environmental considerations for off-road bike lanes, eg along spruits
17:30
Cocktail party and networking opportunity
Sponsored by MPA Consulting
Day 2
Thursday, 19 March 2015
Simphiwe Ntuli (COJ / Siyabonga Genu (JDA),
David du Preez (JUCA)
Sean Doherty, Mott MacDonald PDNA
08:30
Retrofitting bicycle lanes on existing streets. Bicycle lanes at intersections and interchanges
Sean Doherty, Mott MacDonald PDNA
09:45
Bike access onto public transport, relationship with bus-lanes, urban realm and amenities, parking at
institutions, end- facilities, storage, bike share schemes. (role of Green building council)
Justin Hyatt, World CarFree Network
11:00
Refreshments and Networking
11:30
Bicycle lane pavement markings and bicycle lane signing and wayfinding
12:15
Lunch break
Sean Doherty, Mott MacDonald PDNA
13:00
Practical application of theory - western route: Sophia town Westbury focusing on information, signage
and wayfinding
(Note: participants to provide own bikes and helmets)
David du Preez,JUCA
14:00
Debriefing / Reflection on successes and practices to avoid focusing on information for cyclists
Sean Doherty, Mott MacDonald PDNA
Njogu Morgan, JUCA 14:30
Traffic calming, safety, parking interfaces, accommodation of traffic during construction
Sean Doherty, Mott MacDonald PDNA
15:30
Tea break
15:45
Cycle way materials, construction challenges, form of contract, standards and specifications, maintenance, post implementation assessments
Sean Doherty, Mott MacDonald PDNA
Esther Schmidt, JRA (Johannesburg Roads
Agency) (Siyabonga Genu)
16:45
Making it a reality: Participant roundtable on next steps
Gordon Laing, SEE Sustainability & BEN
17:15
Wrap up and thank you
Madeleen Engelbrecht, Arup
SAICE Members R1900.00 | Non-Members R2600.00
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Go to www.carlamani.co.za/cyclejoziworkshop