The Specifications

Creative ideas evolve. The initial vision is refined and updated as the thought process analyzes and realizes it can be improved.

The initial concept was: There should be roadways exclusively for bicycles; and, they should connect to spaces, exclusively for people. There should be spaces just for people and other spaces for cars and trucks.

What are the ideal characteristics of such a facility?

  • Non-intrusive construction.
    The network is assembled from small, lightweight sections. There is no need for excavation or heavy construction equipment. The assembly is carried out in a matter of days by small crane trucks similar to the electric company installing new power lines.
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  • Sustainability.
    They must be readily adjusted to meet changing conditions, be easily upgraded, be well maintained, be safe, be immune to degradation.
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  • Low cost.
    “Spaces for People” can be erected at a cost that compares with the cost of a traditional walking/biking trail; this is about 1/30th the cost of building a highway.
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  • Fast, low-cost planning.
    A community can design and plan a “Spaces for People” network very quickly, with minimal cost and little risk of design flaws. The pre-fabricated components will be shipped and assembled on-site by the manufacturer with no cost overruns or construction delays.
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  • Non-intrusive after completion.
    Since “Spaces for People” do not have to support heavy cars and trucks, they do not have massive concrete columns and steel beams. Instead, they are more like an airplane – very strong, sleek and lightweight.
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  • Use of low-cost and green materials.
    The travelways and floors are – would you believe – wood. Renewable and green wood. Below we will show you pictures and examples of wood walkways still in great condition after 150 or more years of use!
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  • Suitable for all ages, all types of people and for all categories of use.
    Bike trails are great for bikes, walkers and runners. Some are paved and serve handcycles and roller-bladers as well. And, they are great for children, seniors and everyone in between. “Spaces for People” travelways are just like that. But, there are two big differences: 1. “Spaces for People” are still great when it’s raining, snowing or late at night. 2. “Spaces for People” travelways can lead you to where you want to go. When people bike for recreation they start – go – return to the starting point. The trail often run alongside a river, a converted rail line or through public lands. But for commuting to work or school or for going shopping we need a travelway that leads from our home to our work, school and shopping centers. That’s what our travelways do – they provide mostly utility transportation during rush hours and they serve recreational uses evenings and weekends.
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  • Require the minimum amount of land area.
    A highway, a regional rail line or a bike trail require land. Land is a non-renewable and valuable resource. In urban areas it is often unavailable. When land is converted, that’s it. The “Spaces for People” pass over existing streets, public parks, light industrial areas, along pipelines or along a riverbank. They are elevated; “Spaces for People” form a new layer, overtop of the cars and trucks and their roadways. When you are walking or riding a bike inside the “Spaces for People”, you are “King-of-the-Road” riding on the balcony of your own penthouse looking down on those poor souls stuck in traffic, noise and diesel fumes on their streets below.
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  • They must be comfortable, pleasant and ‘cool’ for the users.
    A great deal of consideration has been given to making our “Spaces for People” functional, pleasant and a fun, ‘cool’ place to be. The design includes sophisticated computerized access control and security systems – so kids and women feel safe; entertainment systems; and, a world-wide social networking site – voice activated, so you can communicate with a ‘friend’ in Paris or Bangkok while you are both riding your bikes to/from school.
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  • They must maximize usage.
    “Spaces for People” incorporate many well-known attributes that will attract users. When it comes to cost justifying a public facility, the more people using it, the easier it is to justify and the more effort that will be expended to keep them well maintained and popular. These include: low fares, on-time performance, lots of entrance and exit points, being comfortable, etc.
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