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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6.4 Kerbside cycle lane<br />
Description<br />
This is a cycle lane marked beside a kerb,<br />
exclusively for cyclist use. The markings<br />
comprise an edge line <strong>and</strong> cycle symbols<br />
at regular intervals.<br />
Advantages<br />
All road users are likely to recognise the<br />
cycle lane <strong>and</strong> expect to find cyclists there.<br />
It provides a degree of separation between<br />
motor traffic <strong>and</strong> cyclists.<br />
It highlights cyclists’ rights to the road.<br />
Disadvantages<br />
This facility restricts car parking.<br />
Unless swept regularly, debris from the<br />
adjacent traffic lanes will accumulate<br />
in the cycle lane.<br />
It may not provide enough protection<br />
for inexperienced cyclists.<br />
Recommendations<br />
As long as car parking issues can be<br />
resolved, kerbside cycle lanes are the<br />
favoured facility for roads.<br />
<strong>Cycle</strong> lanes are preferred at the<br />
kerbside rather than adjacent to parked<br />
cars, so that cyclists can avoid opening<br />
car doors <strong>and</strong> pedestrians darting out<br />
from between parked cars.<br />
Kerbside cycle lanes should apply<br />
permanently. Temporary applications,<br />
such as during daily traffic peaks, do<br />
not offer enough provision for cyclists<br />
outside those periods.<br />
Kerbside cycle lane, East Coast Road, North Shore City, New Zeal<strong>and</strong>. (Photo: Tim Hughes)<br />
6.5 <strong>Cycle</strong> lane next to parking<br />
Description<br />
<strong>Cycle</strong> lanes comprising an edge line <strong>and</strong> regularly spaced cycle symbols can be<br />
provided next to marked parallel parking.<br />
Advantages<br />
This facility eliminates the need for parking restrictions <strong>and</strong> benefits other road<br />
users as it:<br />
• increases drivers’ ease of parking <strong>and</strong> entering <strong>and</strong> leaving parked vehicles<br />
• effectively reduces the road-crossing distance for pedestrians<br />
• improves the channelling of traffic, encouraging a more orderly <strong>and</strong> predictable<br />
traffic flow.<br />
Disadvantages<br />
A significant carriageway width is required.<br />
When parking dem<strong>and</strong> is low, motor vehicles will occasionally travel in the lane.<br />
Some cyclists could still ride into an opening car door.<br />
Car parking manoeuvres could inconvenience cyclists, <strong>and</strong> potentially cause conflicts.<br />
Angle parking is not suitable next to a cycle lane unless there is extra clearance for<br />
parking manoeuvres.<br />
Debris swept from the adjacent traffic lanes accumulates in the cycle lane<br />
<strong>and</strong> requires sweeping. Traditional gutter sweeping misses this, so it needs<br />
special attention.<br />
Recommendations<br />
If the road is wide <strong>and</strong> parking restrictions are unlikely to be acceptable, a cycle lane<br />
next to parking is likely to be an appropriate choice.<br />
Kerbs protruding the width of the parking bay should be constructed at intervals to<br />
discourage vehicles travelling over unoccupied parking spaces.<br />
<strong>Cycle</strong> lane next to parking, Marshl<strong>and</strong> Road,<br />
Christchurch, New Zeal<strong>and</strong>. (Photo: Tim Hughes)<br />
<strong>Cycle</strong> lane outside angle parking, Greers Road,<br />
Christchurch, New Zeal<strong>and</strong>. Note: clearance is barely<br />
sufficient. (Photo: Tim Hughes)<br />
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