This talk will argue that approaches to design for cycle traffic have been undertaken based on inappropriate assumptions

about the relationship between motor traffic and cycle traffic. The talk will provide the philosophy of science as a context,

that is to say the nature of ways of understanding the world. This culminates with an understanding of different paradigms. Attention is then drawn to ten contentions in provision for cycle traffic: the sources of risk; language; priority; equivalence of

provision; space; speed; network planning; control; separation and vehicle design. The talk will conclude by suggesting that

progress will be made when mind sets are not constrained by old fashioned thinking, or, in the language of scientific discovery,

when paradigms are shifted.

 

John Parkin worked for consulting engineers before joining academia, and he is now Professor of Transport Engineering at the University of the West of England. He has been involved in all stages of the promotion of transport schemes including policy formulation, modelling and forecasting, operational analysis and economic appraisal, design and construction. He has experience across all modes of transport and has a particular specialism in cycling. His research interests include infrastructure design, evaluation of sustainable transport interventions, and perceptions of risk and effort.

 

This is anticipated to be a popular talk and attendees are requested to book a seat in advance. Please assemble at the reception of Elizabeth II Court, where you will be escorted to the meeting room.

 

Eligible for CPD

 

RSVP: If you would like to attend please email steve.haggett@hants.gov.uk

Cost: Free