The task of encouraging cycling through the development of engineering and planning tools is challenging. Research is an excellent resource, to help ensure funds and efforts are directed at the areas that represent the best value for money. The following documents are offered to assist planners and engineers make informed decisions, in order to encourage cycling in the most cost effective manner:
Cyclists’ Exposure to Traffic-Related Particulate Matter (USA)
25th Nov 2011
This research paper, published by the Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium in July 2011, found that moving cyclists just a few feet from automobiles can make a big improvement in their exposure to ultrafine particles given off by automobile engines.