Cycling by design
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Sets out to establish guidance to ensure consistent and appropriate design for cycling infrastructure in Scotland. Looks at planning for cyclists; geometric design; traffic volume and speed; allocating carriageway space; off-carriageway facilities; junctions and crossings; cycling parking; public transport integration; construction and maintenance; and cycling audit system. Appendices look at legal issues and include signs and markings.
History
Supersedes Cycling by design (consultation) (Scottish Executive, 1999). Revises 2010 edition, previously included as publisher: Scottish Government. Revision 1, June 2011: Chapters 7 and 10. Revision 2, July 2020. Revision 0 September 2021 - first publication of expanded Cycling by design endorsed by Steering Group
Subjects
- Planning and development
- Cycling
- Roads
- Cycleways
- Transport planning
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Transport facilities
Publisher History
Transport Scotland is the national transport agency for Scotland. They are responsible for delivering Scottish Government's capital investment programme, and the safe and efficient running of Scotland's trunk roads and rail networks.
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