Two studies completed

Rural road with meeting cars and one bicycle to overtake.

Test site Edsvalla, Värmland. Photo: Katja Kircher.

We have completed two semi-controlled studies, one on Sydkustleden in Skåne and the other on Unionsleden in Värmland.

On both sites, we started with baseline measurements on the first day; that is, we logged the approach speed and lateral distance of overtaking vehicles with the help of recruited participants who rode in normal traffic.

Test sign with instructions to overtake in left lane.

Test sign. Photo: Katja Kircher

On the second day, we set up information signs. We are now looking forward to analysing the data. Most of our cycling participants liked the signs, but do they actually influence how overtakes are performed?