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Austroads Part 14 - Bicycles

About Austroads Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice - Part 14 Bicycles

The potential of the bicycle as a transport mode will be best achieved through the development of comprehensive strategies and programs involving all levels of government and input from cyclist user groups and other relevant stakeholders.

Austroads Guide To Traffic Engineering Practice - Part 14 Bicycles (frequently known as Austroads Part 14) provides guidelines for road authorities, engineers, planners and designers involved in the planning and construction of cycling facilities. It also represents a comprehensive resource document on the issues associated with cycling. The Guide is intended to provide a basis for national uniformity in planning and designing for bicycle use.

Part 14 was first published in 1993, and was republished in 1999. The table of contents if as follows:

1. Introduction
2. Planning for Cyclists
3. Bicycle Rider Requirements
4. Roads
5. Road Intersections
6. Paths
7. Provision at Structures
8. Construction and Maintenance
9. Traffic Control Devices
10. End of Trip Facilities
Appendix A: Example for Bicycle Safety Audit Checklist
Appendix B: Signing and Delineation of Works
Appendix C: Human Powered Vehicles
References

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Where can I get a copy of Austroads Part 14?

Austroads publications are available from the publications section of the Austroads website.

Alternatively, you can order the publication by telephone: 1300 654 646

Supplements to Austroads Part 14

Besides other parts of Austroads Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice series (see above), state and territory governments usually have additional guidance available to assist in planning and building cycle facilities. Good bicycle specific examples is the New South Wales Roads and Traffic Authority's New South Wales Bicycle Guidelines, Vicroads' Cycle Notes and Queensland Transport's Cycle Notes Series. Further information is available at relevant state or territory agency websites.

About Austroads

Austroads is the association of Australian and New Zealand road transport and traffic authorities whose purpose is to contribute to the achievement of improved Australian and New Zealand transport related outcomes by:

• developing and promoting best practice for the safe and effective management and use of the road system
• providing professional support and advice to member organisations and national and international bodies
• acting as a common vehicle for national and international action
• undertaking performance assessment and development of Australian and New Zealand standards
• developing and managing the National Strategic Research Program for roads and their use.

Within this ambit, Austroads aims to provide strategic direction for the integrated development, management and operation of the Australian and New Zealand road system - through the promotion of national uniformity and harmony, elimination of unnecessary duplication and the identification and application of world best practice.

Austroads membership comprises the six Australian State and two Territory road transport and traffic authorities, the Commonwealth Department of Transport and Regional Services, the Australian Local Government Association and Transit New Zealand.

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Last Updated: 17 August 2010.