{"id":43950,"date":"2020-02-05T18:49:40","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T17:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zicla.com\/blog\/infraestructura-ciclista-y-carriles-bici-medida\/"},"modified":"2024-11-20T07:52:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T06:52:07","slug":"cycling-infrastructure-customized-bike-lanes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zicla.com\/en\/blog\/cycling-infrastructure-customized-bike-lanes\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling Infrastructure and Customized Bike Lanes: the Zipper\u00ae system or the Zebra Family\u00ae?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The investing in urban mobility and cycling infrastructure are key sectors for the 27 European Union member countries to achieve the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consilium.europa.eu\/en\/8-ways-life-in-the-eu-is-becoming-greener\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">least 55% by 2030<\/a>. Promoting active mobility is the challenge many cities face in mitigating the climate crisis, partly due to the challenges generated by the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/development\/desa\/en\/news\/population\/2018-revision-of-world-urbanization-prospects.html#:~:text=News-,68%25%20of%20the%20world%20population%20projected%20to%20live%20in,areas%20by%202050%2C%20says%20UN&amp;text=Today%2C%2055%25%20of%20the%20world&#039;s,increase%20to%2068%25%20by%202050\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/development\/desa\/en\/news\/population\/2018-revision-of-world-urbanization-prospects.html#:~:text=News-,68%25%20of%20the%20world%20population%20projected%20to%20live%20in,areas%20by%202050%2C%20says%20UN&amp;text=Today%2C%2055%25%20of%20the%20world&#039;s,increase%20to%2068%25%20by%202050\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> increasing population<\/a> concentration in large cities. Policies encouraging a more sustainable urban mobility transition have grown significantly in many countries, and several measures have been implemented to reduce the use of private combustion motor vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extending the bicycle infrastructureBuilding more kilometers of cycle lanes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designing protected bike lanes with physical barriers separating them from other traffic to make them safer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving accessibility in public transit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting bicycle\u2019s use to encourage a more active and healthier lifestyle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These measures have created new challenges when sharing the available street space, allowing bicycles and other PMVs (Personal Mobility Vehicles) to coexist in the same space during commutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Designing of cycling infrastructure: the Zipper<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> system or the Zebra Family<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designing a bicycle infrastructure that is safe, well-connected, and coherent is a significant challenge for cities. Each street has specific characteristics, and the design of the cycling infrastructure must adapt to them. Our innovative solutions, such as the Zipper<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> system and the Zebra Family<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, are not only adaptable but also allow for rapid implementation, ensuring minimal disruption to motorized traffic while achieving the cities&#8217; needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zicla.com\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"background-color:#2c8338\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\">The Zebra Family<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>: Innovative Solution for cycling Infrastructure.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Zebra Family<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> is specifically designed to enhance the safety of cycling infrastructure and protect all bike lane users. It also easily adapts to each project&#8217;s specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zicla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/2022_Zebra_13_CO_Miami-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Bicycle infraestructure\" class=\"wp-image-44001\" style=\"width:734px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Miami-Dade Bike Lane, USA. Source: ZICLA. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Safe Cycling Infrastructure: Advantages of the Zebra Family<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The products in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zicla.com\/en\/zebra-family\/\"> Zebra Family<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> are characterized by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Safety: They are designed to improve citizens\u2019 safety on the streets, incorporating six retro-reflective bands that improve day and night visibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durability: They are made from recycled plastic, a high-quality and resistant material that ensures a long lifespan for the products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick Installation: They can be installed quickly. The anchoring system allows for a fast and easy installation of the Zebra Family<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> separators, reducing construction times and minimizing inconvenience for users and traffic.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zicla.com\/en\/zebra-family\/\" style=\"background-color:#2c8338\"><strong>Learn more<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\">The Zipper<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> system: Adaptable Traffic Safety Solution.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Zipper<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> system is an ideal solution that allows the rapid transformation of the street through the construction of cycle lanes and roundabouts, widening sidewalks, and narrowing streets at intersections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is composed of recycled plastic modules installed through a quick and straightforward anchoring system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zicla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2022_Zipper_BAAB_Daytona-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"cycling infrastructure\" class=\"wp-image-44006\" style=\"width:734px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Daytona Beach Bike Lane, USA. Source: ZICLA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Cycling Infrastructure: Advantages of the Zipper<sup>\u00ae <\/sup>system.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zicla.com\/en\/zipper\/\">Zipper<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zicla.com\/zipper\/\"> system<\/a> modules are characterized by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adaptability: They can adapt to different cities&#8217; needs. From urban cycle lanes to interurban routes, the Zipper<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> system fits any design and configuration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick Installation: Thanks to its modular design and the anchoring system, building a bike lane with the Zipper<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> system is quick and easy, reducing construction times and minimizing userstreet users\u2019 inconveniences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Sustainability: The Zipper<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> system modules are made from recycled plastic, contributing to the product&#8217;s carbon footprint improvement. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zicla.com\/en\/zipper\/\" style=\"background-color:#2c8338\"><strong>Learn more<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Which Cycle Lane Separator to Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The use of the Zipper<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> system modules or the Zebra Family<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> separators will depend on the project&#8217;s specific needs and the street&#8217;s characteristics. At ZICLA, we provide our clients with expertise in designing the bike lane that best suits the street&#8217;s characteristics and selecting the most convenient separator. 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