The situation for cyclists in South Africa - A study in Stellenbosch

Abstract: This thesis aims to evaluate the situation for cyclists in Stellenbosch, one of the leading cities in South Africa when it comes to planning for cyclists. The current situation for cyclists in Stellenbosch will be evaluated in terms of level of service, accessibility and safety. Moreover, the purpose of this study is also to investigate if there are there any official policies or plans to improve the situation for cyclists in Stellenbosch. If there are, the purpose is also to see if the content is consistent with previous studies regarding cycling. The evaluation is based on information gathered in different ways. Most information is collected during observations in Stellenbosch but other methods such as measurements, conversations and literature review was also used. The results from this study show that the current situation for cyclists in Stellenbosch is rather poor. Many factors point to the fact that the situation is even worse but some essential factors show that the town has great potential, which contributes to the overall description.