ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the basis for planning cycle networks and routes with other traffic. Significant developments in cycle infrastructure practice and guidance have taken place since the turn of the millennium. These developments have paralleled increased policy interest and investment in cycling infrastructure. Cycle traffic is intrinsically space-efficient, especially compared with motor traffic. Creation of appropriate quality networks can be achieved by eliminating motor traffic from some areas and routes using filtered permeability. Filtered permeability can be retrofitted to existing street networks (and may be known as ‘low traffic neighborhoods’, or ‘liveable neighborhoods’). Cycle users are exposed to environment through which they are travelling. Therefore, that environment needs, where possible, to be comfortable and attractive for users. Cycleways are routes away from the public highway network and are important components of overall network in countries with high cycling volumes. Centre lines and signage help demonstrate their function as cycleways to errant pedestrians, and also help enforce passing discipline amongst cyclists.
