Analysis of Possibilities of Integrating Cargo Bikes into Urban Space

Abstract

The paper analyses current various ways of use cargo bikes and defines the resulting demands on urban planning. Although the infrastructure for cycling has been developing successfully in recent years, the existing infrastructure does not always meet the specific needs of cargo bikes (e.g. parameters of clearance profile, parking space). The requirements of different groups of cargo bike users may also vary, e.g. depending on the cargo bike type used. When the cargo bikes use common infrastructure with other transport means, it can affect the traffic flow in cities, both in terms of safety and capacity. Based on the analysis, the article defines the possibilities for sustainable integration of cargo bikes into the urban space.