





Bicycle Facilities
form an intuitive network that connects homes, schools, workplaces, recreation facilities and shopping precincts be well integrated with footpath crossings and bridges, and allow safe crossing of roads not require bicyclists to dismount frequently.
Increased safety for bicyclists. Increased use of bicycles (reduced road congestion). Associated health and environmental benefits that come with increased bicycle use.
On-road bicycle lanes are cheaper than off-road paths if shoulder sealing is not required. Traffic calming treatments, or narrow road sections such as bridges can force bicycles out into traffic, resulting in conflicts. Parked vehicles may also force bicycles out into traffic, and so parking enforcement is very important for the success of on-road lanes. Surface quality must be high or it will pose a safety risk. Bicycle lanes should be maintained properly to insure that bicyclists will prefer this to riding on the shoulder or in a vehicle lane of the roadway. Maintenance includes repairs to the pavement surface and vegetation clearance. Adequate sight distance must be provided around bends and at path intersections. This will also aid in improving personal security. Bicycle paths should be clear of obstructions. This includes keeping others such as vendors and adjacent land owners from encroaching on the path. Where an obstruction is necessary, it should be made obvious, and lines should be used to guide bicyclists safely past. Attention should be given to bicycle paths on downhill gradient and approaches to bicycle subways, particularly where less experienced users are expected. The roadside of bicycle facilities should be forgiving for errant cyclists as far as possible, particularly at critical sites such as the outside of sharp bends and the bottom of long gradients. Consideration should be given the suitable treatment of rigid objects or drops, especially if these lie close to bicycle facilities.
Treatment Summary
25-40% |
Case Studies
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