Infrastructure for Cyclists
Development and maintenance of appropriate and high quality infrastructure to assist cyclists, including prioritising, route selection, design, quality of implementation, signing and parking.
Reports and Case Studies
Bike Park Management Model – Leicester City Council (pdf)
This work reviewed the operation of an established bike park and made recommendations on future development opportunities, including developing additional sites.
Audit of Cycle Path Gradients, Doncaster (pdf)
This audit provided advice on the acceptable gradients for shared use cycle paths for a section of the Balby to Woodfield cycleway near Conisbrough
Trialling Alternative Motorbike Barriers, Nottingham (pdf)
Testing a range of anti-motorbike barriers to help inform decisions on when to use a barrier and the best type of barrier to use for a particular location.
Bike Locker Users’ Club (pdf)
Summary of a scheme operated by Greater Manchester PTE. Cyclists who want to use one of the bike lockers provided at stations join the Users’ Club, which helps in the effective management of these lockers.
Hierarchy of Measures (pdf)
Presentation given to a seminar organised by the London Cycle Network+ team.
Cycling in Pedestrian Areas (pdf)
Cycling England is compiling a lists of locations where cycling is permitted in otherwise pedestrian areas at any time, and at peak times.
Cycling on Sea Fronts / Promenades (pdf)
Permitting cycling of sea fronts / promenades can be a contentious issue. Cycling England has compiled a list of locations where cycling is permitted.
Providing for Cycling and the Public Realm, Dr Jo Cleary, Cycling England (pdf)
Cycling design can help create attractive, vibrant and accessible streets. For information see the Public Realm Information Advice Network.
Puffin Style Cycle Crossings, Cambridge City Council (pdf)
When a crossing was changed from a Toucan to a Puffin Style Toucan there was concern from local users, particularly cyclists, who believe that the new facility provides a lower level of service.
Cycle Parking Options Study, Somerset CC (pdf)
The ‘Secure Cycle Parking Project’ aims to deliver safe, secure cycle parking that is easy to use at a range of locations across Somerset including park and ride sites, train stations, hospitals and town centres.
Signing Local Routes, Sheffield City Council (pdf)
Sheffield City Council wants to give each cycle route its own identity and have been considering options for establishing this and the strategy for signing them.
Hessle Road, Hull (pdf)
Type of scheme: On-road cycle lanes to encourage more cycling and improve road safety on a busy main road.
Who benefits? All cyclists, particularly commuters; National Cycle Network users; Pedestrians and local residents; Vehicle occupants due to safer, more appropriate, lower vehicle speeds
Morcambe - Lancaster Route (pdf)
Type of scheme: Off-road cycle route, utilising the disused track-bed of the former Leeds-Lancaster-Morecambe Railway.
Who benefits? Local residents making utility journeys - particularly between Morecambe and - Lancaster - for work, shopping, etc; Locals and visitors making recreational trips; Pupils and HE/FE students travelling to school, college and university
Further Resources
Cycling England’s Smart Measures Portfolio - initiatives that combine incentives, information, training and promotion
Cycling England’s Design Checklist and Portfolio - current infrastructure guidance and best practice
Cycling England’s photo Gallery
Best Practice Case Studies from the CTC Benchmarking Project
