Bicycle lane planning : a site appraisal in Fukuoka, Japan
Cycling is one of the most sustainable modes to commute from one place to another. However, not everyone views bicycles as a fundamental component of the overall transportation system because presently, societies are heavily reliant on private vehicles. In reality, most see it only as a tool for rec...
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| author | Syakir Amir Ab Rahman, Lukman Hakim Mahamod, Muhammad Afiq Hakimi Ismail, Wan Muhammad Hafizi Wan Mansor, Safwan Sharit, Muhammad Hafizi Zukrey, Muhammad Hafizuddin Hanafi, Muhammad Alif Khidhir Mohammad Aidid, M. Zainora Asmawi, Zakiah Ponrahono, Nor Nadiah Najib, |
| author_facet | Syakir Amir Ab Rahman, Lukman Hakim Mahamod, Muhammad Afiq Hakimi Ismail, Wan Muhammad Hafizi Wan Mansor, Safwan Sharit, Muhammad Hafizi Zukrey, Muhammad Hafizuddin Hanafi, Muhammad Alif Khidhir Mohammad Aidid, M. Zainora Asmawi, Zakiah Ponrahono, Nor Nadiah Najib, |
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| description | Cycling is one of the most sustainable modes to commute from one place to another. However, not everyone views bicycles as a fundamental component of the overall transportation system because presently, societies are heavily reliant on private vehicles. In reality, most see it only as a tool for recreational and exercise purposes. This paper seeks to identify the planning and design of bicycle lanes in Fukuoka, Japan. The research applies the site appraisal technique which involves gathering information about comparable site values within four areas i) Hakata station, ii) Ohori Park and Nishi Park, iii) Island city and iv) Fukuoka residential area. The findings identified various policies, guidelines and designs for bicycle infrastructure in Japan. There are significant differences between bicycle road, bicycle lane and sidewalks in Japan and Malaysia. Some of the findings show that Japan is gearing towards an even more bicycle friendly environment with the promulgation of the Promotion of Bicycle Use Act. However, there are also some setbacks such as the ineffectiveness of colored lanes to differentiate between bicycle lanes and pedestrian or vehicle lanes. Malaysia needs a blueprint and guidelines at the state and local levels to designate bicycle lanes and guarantee users’ safety and enjoyment. A specific unit for cycling in transportation related agencies is proposed to make Malaysia a bicycle-friendly city. |
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| spelling | ukm.eprints-181042022-02-21T01:17:46Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/18104/ Bicycle lane planning : a site appraisal in Fukuoka, Japan Syakir Amir Ab Rahman, Lukman Hakim Mahamod, Muhammad Afiq Hakimi Ismail, Wan Muhammad Hafizi Wan Mansor, Safwan Sharit, Muhammad Hafizi Zukrey, Muhammad Hafizuddin Hanafi, Muhammad Alif Khidhir Mohammad Aidid, M. Zainora Asmawi, Zakiah Ponrahono, Nor Nadiah Najib, Cycling is one of the most sustainable modes to commute from one place to another. However, not everyone views bicycles as a fundamental component of the overall transportation system because presently, societies are heavily reliant on private vehicles. In reality, most see it only as a tool for recreational and exercise purposes. This paper seeks to identify the planning and design of bicycle lanes in Fukuoka, Japan. The research applies the site appraisal technique which involves gathering information about comparable site values within four areas i) Hakata station, ii) Ohori Park and Nishi Park, iii) Island city and iv) Fukuoka residential area. The findings identified various policies, guidelines and designs for bicycle infrastructure in Japan. There are significant differences between bicycle road, bicycle lane and sidewalks in Japan and Malaysia. Some of the findings show that Japan is gearing towards an even more bicycle friendly environment with the promulgation of the Promotion of Bicycle Use Act. However, there are also some setbacks such as the ineffectiveness of colored lanes to differentiate between bicycle lanes and pedestrian or vehicle lanes. Malaysia needs a blueprint and guidelines at the state and local levels to designate bicycle lanes and guarantee users’ safety and enjoyment. A specific unit for cycling in transportation related agencies is proposed to make Malaysia a bicycle-friendly city. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2021 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/18104/1/46622-164863-1-PB.pdf Syakir Amir Ab Rahman, and Lukman Hakim Mahamod, and Muhammad Afiq Hakimi Ismail, and Wan Muhammad Hafizi Wan Mansor, and Safwan Sharit, and Muhammad Hafizi Zukrey, and Muhammad Hafizuddin Hanafi, and Muhammad Alif Khidhir Mohammad Aidid, and M. Zainora Asmawi, and Zakiah Ponrahono, and Nor Nadiah Najib, (2021) Bicycle lane planning : a site appraisal in Fukuoka, Japan. Geografia : Malaysian Journal of Society and Space, 17 (3). pp. 76-90. ISSN 2180-2491 https://ejournal.ukm.my/gmjss/issue/view/1418 |
| spellingShingle | Syakir Amir Ab Rahman, Lukman Hakim Mahamod, Muhammad Afiq Hakimi Ismail, Wan Muhammad Hafizi Wan Mansor, Safwan Sharit, Muhammad Hafizi Zukrey, Muhammad Hafizuddin Hanafi, Muhammad Alif Khidhir Mohammad Aidid, M. Zainora Asmawi, Zakiah Ponrahono, Nor Nadiah Najib, Bicycle lane planning : a site appraisal in Fukuoka, Japan |
| title | Bicycle lane planning : a site appraisal in Fukuoka, Japan |
| title_full | Bicycle lane planning : a site appraisal in Fukuoka, Japan |
| title_fullStr | Bicycle lane planning : a site appraisal in Fukuoka, Japan |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bicycle lane planning : a site appraisal in Fukuoka, Japan |
| title_short | Bicycle lane planning : a site appraisal in Fukuoka, Japan |
| title_sort | bicycle lane planning a site appraisal in fukuoka japan |
| url | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/18104/1/46622-164863-1-PB.pdf |
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