These e-courses provide you with the background and ideas of the FLOW project and how you can get the most out of this online platform and this course. It looks at the current context in which we are working and the extent to which walking and cycling are generally incorporated in transport planning. It then addresses the paradigm shift that FLOW (and others) see as necessary in order for non-motorised transport to fulfil its potential in addressing issues of urban congestion.

This e-course introduces participants to the FLOW project’s philosophy on congestion and congestion reduction through walking and cycling measures. They look at the FLOW conceptual framework and the role of walking a cycling in congestion reduction, the FLOW Handbook on Indicators that measure congestion reduction in the context of walking cycling and the FLOW portfolio of walking and cycling measures relevant for congestion reduction. A concrete example of the application of FLOW tools in the context of College Green in Dublin is demonstrated.

Even if the route from home to destination is safe and comfortable for cycling, if the bike parking is insufficient or unsafe, people will be discouraged from cycling for transportation. This course will look at different types of bike parking and what types are appropriate for different locations. It will also address the value to businesses and to employers of providing bike parking for their customers and employees.