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educing cyclist injuries. This appears to be realistic as many cities in the world have achieved it, for example York in the United Kingdom and Portland in the United States. Because traffic dangers deter cycling, improving cycle safety is an essential part of cycle promotion. There is evidence that higher cycling numbers result in a lower crash risk (Jacobsen, 2003). Mass cycle rides can be a significant encouragement element for a cycling strategy. (Photo: Roger Boulter) 2.10 Cycling strategic plans Cycling strategic plans need to address engineering, education, enforcement and encouragement — the four Es (Geelong Bike Plan Study Steering Committee, 1977). This guide focuses on planning for the engineering element of cycling strategic plans. Appendix 1 provides guidelines on matters recommended for inclusion in cycling strategic plans. Funding is available from Transfund New Zealand for their preparation. Typically, cycling strategic plans aim to increase the number of cycle trips while Reducing traffic volumes and speeds may do more to improve cyclist safety than providing cycling facilities, depending on the circumstances (Institution of Highways and Transportation et al, 1996). Consequently, a cycling strategic plan needs the support of more general traffic and transport strategies (Koorey, 2003). The quality of provision for cyclists will reflect the commitment to increasing cycling’s share of total journeys. Lower quality facilities require more skill to negotiate and may not attract new, less confident cyclists. 2.11 Document hierarchy Figure 2.1 shows how cycling strategies at regional and local levels relate to some of the other policy and strategy documents referred to in this section. New Zealand Transport Strategy National Walking and Cycling Strategy Regional cycling strategy Cycle design supplement Pedestrian and cyclist safety framework Cycle network and route planning guide Regional Land Transport Strategy Local cycling strategic plans Implementation of cycling strategic plans at a local level Figure 2.1: Document hierarchy 12
CHAPTER 3 CYCLISTS’ NEEDS • Cyclists’ skill levels trip types and requirements CHAPTER 4 POSSIBLE CYCLE ROUTE LOCATIONS • Main roads, back streets, reserves, railways, public transport CHAPTER 5 POSSIBLE CYCLE NETWORK APPROACHES • Roads or paths, dual networks, hierarchies, new and existing areas CHAPTER 6 POSSIBLE CYCLE ROUTE COMPONENTS • Lanes, shoulders, bus/transit lanes, mixed traffic, paths, intersections. THE PRINCIPLES OF CYCLE NETWORK PLANNING A network contains many types of facilities, and the cyclists using it vary in age and cycling skills. Different cyclists have different needs and prefer different types of facilities. Before deciding what provision should be made for cyclists, it is necessary to understand clearly what cyclists need. Should cycle facilities be provided on-road or off-road? Should they be provided on urban arterial roads, or should these roads be avoided? What provisions should be made for cycling in rural areas? This part of the guide describes and discusses alternative approaches to network planning and the array of cycle facilities available.
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LOCATION South Terrace — Greenhil
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