Cycle network and route planning guide - NZ Transport Agency
Cycle network and route planning guide - NZ Transport Agency
Cycle network and route planning guide - NZ Transport Agency
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3.4.3 Directness<br />
<strong>Cycle</strong> <strong>route</strong>s should be direct, based on<br />
desire lines, <strong>and</strong> result in minimal delays<br />
door to door. Parking facilities should be in<br />
convenient locations.<br />
Indirect cycle <strong>route</strong>s or excessive delays<br />
may lead cyclists to choose more direct<br />
<strong>route</strong>s with greater risk. Some cyclists are<br />
unlikely to divert to safer <strong>route</strong>s greater<br />
than 10 percent extra in length (Hudson, 1982).<br />
Directness — <strong>Cycle</strong> bridge over major arterial road, Auckl<strong>and</strong>, New Zeal<strong>and</strong>. (Photo: David Croft)<br />
3.4.4 Coherence<br />
<strong>Cycle</strong> <strong>route</strong>s should be continuous <strong>and</strong><br />
recognisable, link all potential origins<br />
<strong>and</strong> destinations, <strong>and</strong> offer a consistent<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ard of protection throughout.<br />
To be recognisable, cycling <strong>route</strong>s should<br />
use consistent st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> design.<br />
Coherence — Separate cycle path becomes cycle lane to continue through signals, Delft, The Netherl<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
(Photo: Tim Hughes)<br />
3.4.5 Attractiveness<br />
<strong>Cycle</strong> <strong>route</strong>s should integrate with <strong>and</strong><br />
complement their surroundings, enhance<br />
public security, look attractive <strong>and</strong><br />
contribute in a positive way to a pleasant<br />
cycling experience.<br />
Attractiveness — Shared roadway along canal, Delft, The Netherl<strong>and</strong>s. (Photo: Tim Hughes)<br />
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