The development of a bicycle friendly environment requires the provision of a well planned, integrated network of bicycle routes. The linking of bicycle lanes (on road) and paths (off road) with residential areas, shops, schools workplaces and recreational reserves will improve the usability of the bicycle network.
The following documents are intended to assist practitioners develop a practical, attractive and safe bicycle network
01st Feb 2012
This research report was published in the journal Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board in December 2011. This study explored a methodology for assessing a neighborhood's bicycle accessibility or 'bikeability' on the basis of its mix of infrastructure and destinations, essentially the 20-min neighborhood for bicycles.
15th Sep 2010
The Benchmarking Project of the Alliance for Bicycling and Walking is an on-going effort to collect and analyze data on bicycling and walking in all 50 of the United States and the 51 largest U.S. cities.
15th Sep 2010
This 2006 report prepared by Ian Ker, Anna Huband, Gary Veith and John Taylor for Austroads investigates actual and potential conflict between cyclists and pedestrians. It outlines best practice solutions to minimise the potential for conflict between these modes of travel. These solutions cover engineering, traffic management and urban design concepts, as well as education and awareness strategies.
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