Changning Hongqiao Low-Carbon district pedestrian and bicycle pilot project
Changning Hongqiao Low-Carbon district pedestrian and bicycle pilot project
Changning Hongqiao district is one of Shanghai’s eight “low-carbon develop pilot districts”. As one of “Shanghai Changning Low-carbon Development” projects, the “Low Carbon District Green Transportation Planning, Design and Implementation Plan” includes non-motorized transportation, parking, new energy vehicle research and site-targeted transportation planning and design. The non-motorized transportation planning, design and implementation portion received assistance from Gehl Architects in the production of the project’s conceptual design.
Main concepts:
- people-oriented design
- separation of driving, cycling, and walking lanes
Main strategies:
- wider bike lanes
- wider pedestrian sidewalks
- provide curb side-parking where necessary
- decrease curb turning radiuses at intersections
- prioritize bus and bike traffic at intersections
- introduce pedestrian and bike markings
- provide proper street furniture
CSTC’s Role:
- Management and Coordination
- Comprehensive Transit User Survey
- Transportation System Evaluation
- Technical and Drafting Support
Location: Changning District, Shangha
Population : 58,000 (Residential) 90,000 (Commercial)
Area : 3.15km2
Completion time: TBD
Client: Changning Development & Reform Committee
Partner: Shanghai City Comprehensive Transportation Planning Institute, Shanghai Transportation & Logistics Research Centre, Shanghai Academy of Development & Reform, Gehl Architects, Denmark