Chapter F4 Walking and cycling

F4.3 W/C 452: Cycle facilities

Definition: work category 452

This work category provides for the construction/implementation of new or improved cycle facilities, and shared pedestrian and cycle paths.

If a road has inadequate width for the safe passage of cyclists, then the construction of a wider carriageway or separate cycle path is eligible for funding assistance within the relevant road controlling authority's programme.

To qualify under this work category, the facilities must:

• form part of a transport network
• integrate cycling with other transport modes
• be identified either specifically or generically in a current cycling, or walking and cycling strategy or implementation plan, preferably supported by the NZTA
• induce higher numbers (or reduce the rate of decline) of cyclists
• improve safe access for cyclists.

Examples of qualifying activities

Examples of qualifying activities include:

• shared pedestrian and cycle paths
• bicycle parking/racks
• kerb crossings
• signage
• new or improved cycle lanes, including on existing bridges
• separate cycle paths
• widening the existing carriageway to provide cycle lanes
• all markings, traffic signals, lighting, etc necessary to bring the facility into service.

Exclusions: work category 452

This work category excludes:

• cycling facilities used for purely recreational purposes - these are not eligible for financial assistance
• promotion of cycling -this is provided for under:
  • work category 432: community programmes
  • work category 812: national education and promotion programmes.