Separeringens betydelse mellan cyklister och fotgängare i Jönköpings stad.

Sammanfattning: Purpose: Pedestrians and cyclists have traditionally been grouped within the same traffic type in the planning process and often lead to the same traffic area. With a large speed difference between pedestrians and cyclists, the relationship between non-functioning separation on the pedestrian- and bicycle path will cause accidents. The aim of the study is to create a greater understanding of the interaction between cyclist and pedestrians. As well as identifying the problems that arise between these actors and what factors affect any possible conflicts. Method: The main approach is a quantitative with elements of qualitative studies. The choice of conducting the study with these two methods is to have good support behind the results and that there should be opportunity for further research. The method of the work includes document analysis, observational field study and structured interviews. Findings: Pedestrians need clearer guidelines to be in the right area. Platforming as part of the separation should perhaps be avoided as it does not suit all types of pedestrians and becomes a disruptive element. However, the separation between pedestrian and bicycle traffic with a dashed road line and that the bi-directional bicycle section is equipped with a dashed center line which clarifies both for cyclists but also gets pedestrians to pay more attention. Implications: If the load on pedestrian and bicycle paths increases and whether it continue to be planned for cyclists and pedestrians to share traffic space. Then the lanes need good conditions for the separation capacity to be sufficient for cyclists and pedestrians. Since the pedestrian movement pattern is unpredictable, one needs to raise the awareness of the individual. Clearer rules and that the pattern for pedestrian and bicycle lanes is similar to each other. It creates security and makes it easy for the individual to know which area it should be in. However, this is difficult in today's situation as separation is not sufficiently consistent. Limitations: The study only looks at certain pedestrian and bicycle paths in the city of Jönköping. Of course, excluding all road-users other than cyclists and pedestrians is importance, the movement pattern and traffic flow are different from the one presented. Excluding gender and age is superficially a delimitation that felt natural when people are dissimilar and will continue to be so regardless of gender or age. Keywords: Pedestrian and Bicycle Path, Pedestrian Path, Bicycle Path, Cyclist, Pedestrian, Separation, Conflict, Flow.