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This part of the Cycling Network Guidance (CNG) provides users with best practice guidance, either directly or through links to appropriate sources for all stages of design, from concept stage through to detailed design. The figure below shows the broad design process including how it overlaps with the planning process ; at the concept/scheme design stage the design of cycle infrastructure needs to be considered to allow completion of the route or network planning. planning.
The following topics are covered in the CNG for the design of facilities between intersections, and at intersections and crossings:
- design guidance (for concept/scheme and detailed design)
- peer review and road safety audit (all stages)
- supporting infrastructure (such as way finding and cycle parking).
The design process should involve a multi-disciplinary approach where inputs, such as urban design and landscape architecture advice are sought early in the process to ensure a good outcome. The NZ Transport Agency has well developed guidance in this space. Equally, local authority design codes and guidelines also apply, and should be reviewed in the planning, design and implementation of cycling (and walking) projects.