Work category 124: Cycle path maintenance

Introduction

This work category provides for the operation, maintenance and renewal of the pavement and facilities associated with cycle paths, including the operation of associated lighting.

This definition applies to the 2012-15 NLTP.  For the 2015-18 NLTP please refer to the updated definition for work category 124.

Qualifying activities

Examples of qualifying activities include, but may not be limited to:

• cycle facilities, provided the facilities are consistent with a relevant cycling or walking and cycling strategy or plan

Other potential activities that are not in the above list should be discussed with the NZTA for eligibility.

Exclusions

This work category excludes:

• cycle paths and facilities used for purely recreational purposes – these are not eligible for funding assistance, and
• construction/implementation of new cycle facilities or capital work on existing facilities, such as the provision of new lighting – these are funded under Work category 452: Cycle facilities.

Funding assistance rate

The usual funding assistance rate is:

• the Approved Organisation’s base rate
• the Approved Organisation’s special purpose roads rate, and
• 100 percent for the NZTA (state highways).