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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10 THE CYCLE NETWORK PLAN<br />
PREPARE CYCLE NETWORK MAP AND PROJECT SCHEDULE<br />
Map the primary cycle <strong>route</strong> <strong>network</strong> <strong>and</strong> any area-wide treatments.<br />
Schedule the infrastructure projects.<br />
10.1 The cycle <strong>network</strong> plan<br />
Once cycle <strong>route</strong> options have been evaluated, the cycle <strong>network</strong> plan is prepared.<br />
This should include:<br />
• a map of the primary cycle <strong>route</strong> <strong>network</strong><br />
• a schedule of the cycle infrastructure projects required to develop it.<br />
10.2 <strong>Cycle</strong> <strong>network</strong> map<br />
While only some <strong>route</strong>s are identified <strong>and</strong> signed as forming the primary cycle <strong>route</strong><br />
<strong>network</strong>, all roads <strong>and</strong> paths usable by cyclists are part of the total cycle <strong>network</strong>.<br />
In addition to showing the primary cycle <strong>route</strong> <strong>network</strong>, cycle <strong>network</strong> maps should<br />
indicate any areas, such as town centres or schools, where area-wide treatments such<br />
as traffic management or 30 or 40 km/h zones are to be implemented. In some<br />
circumstances, such as in traffic-calmed areas or fully controlled grid <strong>network</strong>s, it could<br />
be preferable to make every road as cycle-friendly as possible <strong>and</strong> not to try to direct<br />
cyclists to particular <strong>route</strong>s.<br />
10.3 Project schedule<br />
The schedule should describe the works to be implemented <strong>and</strong> their estimated cost. Costs<br />
can be estimated initially using unit rates per kilometre for different types of facilities.<br />
10.4 Network development cost<br />
It is useful to have a rough-order cost for implementing the entire primary cycle<br />
<strong>route</strong> <strong>network</strong>.<br />
This figure can be used to calculate the realistic annual expenditure required to complete<br />
the <strong>network</strong> in a reasonable timeframe, or the realistic timeframe to complete <strong>network</strong><br />
development given the allocated funding. Without this information, a cycling strategic<br />
plan can stagnate with no clear council support for funding, <strong>and</strong> no likely timeframe<br />
for completion.<br />
However, the cost of cycle <strong>network</strong> development may appear so high that it fails to get<br />
the necessary support. An alternative approach is to identify a limited <strong>network</strong> to be<br />
implemented over 10 years based on achievable funding.<br />
The <strong>network</strong> development <strong>planning</strong> process, timelines <strong>and</strong> budget setting will need to<br />
dovetail with other <strong>planning</strong> processes such as asset management plans, annual plans<br />
<strong>and</strong> LTCCPs.<br />
10.5 Sample maps<br />
Figure 10.1 (see opposite) is from a detailed cycle <strong>network</strong> map for a city <strong>and</strong> shows:<br />
• relevant l<strong>and</strong> use — schools, reserves <strong>and</strong> retail centres<br />
• graded cycle <strong>route</strong>s — highly trafficked, intermediate <strong>and</strong> recreational<br />
• existing <strong>and</strong> proposed paths<br />
• locations for intersection treatment <strong>and</strong> existing <strong>and</strong> proposed grade<br />
separated crossings.<br />
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