Existing cycle infrastructure quality design guidance (and standards)

Detailed guidance and standards for cycle infrastructure design have been developed in several Member States at the national level. Additional guidance has been prepared by non-governmental organisations (NGOs), cycle interest groups and by regional/local administrations for cities. Examples of existing quality design guidance for cycle infrastructure are provided below (list not exhaustive).

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TIROL (2007) Plsnungsleitfaden Radverkehr (Austrian Planning guide for cycling)

M. Meschik. “Planungshandbuch radverkehr”. Springer-verlag. Wien 2008.

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[collapsed title=Belgium]

Vademecum Velo en Region de Bruxelles-Capitale (2006) - various https://mobilite-mobiliteit.brussels/en/node/265 Including marking and signalling; marked cycle lanes and suggested bike lanes; cyclists and public transit; roundabouts; cycling facilities pavements; marking and lighting of cycling facilities; bicycle parking; intersections; cycle streets and separate bicycle provisions of the pavement.

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Ministerstvo dopravy (květen 2017) NAVRHOVÁNÍ KOMUNIKACÍ PRO CYKLISTY [Ministry of Transportation, Design of Cycling Communications]

ČESKÁ TECHNICKÁ NORMA, ICS 93.080.10 Leden 2006, Projektování místních komunikací ČSN 73 6110 [Czech Technical Standard ICS 93.080.10 January 2006 – Design of local roads].

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Celis Consult (2014) HÅNDBOG CYKELTRAFIK (Danish handbook for cycle traffic)

City of Copenhagen (2013) Focus on cycling: Copenhagen Guidelines for the design of road projects

Danish Cyclists Federation (2008) Bicycle Parking Manual

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[collapsed title=Estonia]

https://www.mnt.ee/et/ametist/juhendid/projekteerimisjuhendid

Tallinna Rattastrateegia 2018-2027 [Tallinn Cycle Strategy 2018-2027, including design guidance]

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[collapsed title=Finland]

https://www.mnt.ee/sites/default/files/content-editors/Failid/Juhendid/projekteerimine/2014-11_jalakaijate_ja_jalgrattateede_projekteerimine.pdf

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[collapsed title=France]

A. Julien. “Cycling infrastructure design and urban public space”- a comparison of cycling design manuals. Association Metropolis, PREDITMELT/DRAST, 2000.

Certu Fiche Vélo n°10 Vélos et giratoires aout 2009, www.certu.fr

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[collapsed title=Germany]

FGSV (2010) Empfehlungen für Radverkehrsanlagen (Recommendations for cycling facilities)

https://www.farradland-bw.de/fileadmin/user_upload_fahrradlandbw/Downloads/Qualitaetsstandards_RSV_032018.pdf

ADFC (2016) Leitlinien des ADFC für sichere, zukunftsfähige Radverkehrsinfrastruktur (ADFC guidance on safe and sustainable cycling infrastructure)

Province of Lower Saxony, Germany (2013): Leitfaden Radverkehr (Guideline Cycling)

Ministry of transport Baden-Würtemberg (2018): Qualitätsstandards für Radschnellverbindungen in Baden-Württemberg (Quality Standards für cycling highways in the German Province of Baden-Württemberg)

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[collapsed title=Hungary]

Hungarian Road Society (2011) Design of Bicycle Roads and Infrastructure Elements (in Hungarian)

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[collapsed title=Ireland]

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (2013) Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets

NTA (2011) National Cycle Manual

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[collapsed title=Malta]

http://www.transport.gov.mt/roads-infrastructure/technical-guidelines/manual-road-works

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[collapsed title=Netherlands]

CROW (2017) Design Manual for Bicycle Traffic

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[collapsed title=Poland]

T. Kopta „Rower w ruchu drogowym”. Wydawnictwa Komunikacji i Łączności. Warszawa, 1984.

T. Kopta, Z. Użdalewicz, W. Nowotka „Transport rowerowy”. Śląski Związek Gmin i Powiatów. Katowice 2000.

M. Hyła, T. Kopta. „Standardy techniczne dla infrastruktury rowerowej miasta Słupska”. Pracownia Edukacji Marcin Hyła dla Zarządu Dróg Miejskich w Słupsku, grudzień 2008.

M. Hyła. Standardy techniczne dla infrastruktury rowerowej m. Gdańska”. 2012.

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[collapsed title=Portugal]

IMT (2011) COLECÇÃO DE BROCHURAS TÉCNICAS / TEMÁTICAS. Rede Ciclável - Princípios de Planeamento e Desenho

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[collapsed title=Slovenia]

Slovenian Ministry for Infrastructure and Space (2012) Navodila za projektiranje kolesarskih površin (content is on planning of cycling infrastructure)

PRIROČNIK ZA PRIPRAVO OKVIRNEGA NA ČRTA RAZVOJA KOLESARSTVA V LOKALNIH SKUPNOSTIH (Guidelines for the assessment of the cycling status in a municipality/town)

Slovenian Ministry for Infrastructure (2017): Kolesarjem prijazna infrastruktura (Cycling friendly infrastructure)

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[collapsed title=Spain]

IDAE (2008) Manual de Aparcamientos de Bicicletas (Bicycle parking manual)