Cycle network and route planning guide - NZ Transport Agency
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educing cyclist injuries. This appears to be<br />
realistic as many cities in the world have<br />
achieved it, for example York in the United<br />
Kingdom <strong>and</strong> Portl<strong>and</strong> in the United States.<br />
Because traffic dangers deter cycling,<br />
improving cycle safety is an essential part<br />
of cycle promotion. There is evidence that<br />
higher cycling numbers result in a lower<br />
crash risk (Jacobsen, 2003).<br />
Mass cycle rides can be a significant encouragement element for a cycling strategy. (Photo: Roger Boulter)<br />
2.10 Cycling<br />
strategic plans<br />
Cycling strategic plans need to address<br />
engineering, education, enforcement <strong>and</strong><br />
encouragement — the four Es (Geelong Bike Plan<br />
Study Steering Committee, 1977). This <strong>guide</strong> focuses<br />
on <strong>planning</strong> for the engineering element of<br />
cycling strategic plans.<br />
Appendix 1 provides <strong>guide</strong>lines on matters<br />
recommended for inclusion in cycling<br />
strategic plans. Funding is available from<br />
Transfund New Zeal<strong>and</strong> for their preparation.<br />
Typically, cycling strategic plans aim to<br />
increase the number of cycle trips while<br />
Reducing traffic volumes <strong>and</strong> speeds may<br />
do more to improve cyclist safety than<br />
providing cycling facilities, depending on<br />
the circumstances (Institution of Highways <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Transport</strong>ation et al, 1996). Consequently, a cycling<br />
strategic plan needs the support of more<br />
general traffic <strong>and</strong> transport strategies<br />
(Koorey, 2003).<br />
The quality of provision for cyclists will<br />
reflect the commitment to increasing<br />
cycling’s share of total journeys. Lower<br />
quality facilities require more skill to<br />
negotiate <strong>and</strong> may not attract new, less<br />
confident cyclists.<br />
2.11 Document<br />
hierarchy<br />
Figure 2.1 shows how cycling strategies at<br />
regional <strong>and</strong> local levels relate to some of<br />
the other policy <strong>and</strong> strategy documents<br />
referred to in this section.<br />
New Zeal<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Transport</strong> Strategy<br />
National Walking<br />
<strong>and</strong> Cycling Strategy<br />
Regional cycling strategy<br />
<strong>Cycle</strong> design<br />
supplement<br />
Pedestrian <strong>and</strong><br />
cyclist safety<br />
framework<br />
<strong>Cycle</strong> <strong>network</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>route</strong><br />
<strong>planning</strong> <strong>guide</strong><br />
Regional L<strong>and</strong> <strong>Transport</strong> Strategy<br />
Local cycling strategic plans<br />
Implementation of cycling strategic plans at a local level<br />
Figure 2.1: Document hierarchy<br />
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