Work category 452: Cycling facilities

Introduction

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

The construction of on road interventions required to improve the safety and amenity value of cycling, for example a wider carriageway, vehicle parking configurations, pinch points or kerb structure is eligible for funding assistance.

This definition applies to the 2012-15 NLTP.  For the 2015-18 NLTP please refer to the updated definition for work category 452.

Examples of qualifying activities

Examples include, but may not be limited to:

• 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, and
• all markings, traffic signals, lighting, etc necessary to bring the facility into service.

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

Exclusions

Cycle facilities used purely for recreational purposes are not eligible for financial assistance.

Funding assistance rate

The funding assistance rate for this work category is:

• the Approved Organisation’s  construction rate
• 100 percent for the NZTA (state highways)