Published: 3 May 2024 | Category: Walking & cycling , Guidance for specialists | Audiences: Road controlling authorities, Road traffic engineers & consultants, Roading contractors
Barriers (to prevent falls) and fences may be necessary safety features on cycle routes, however they can be a hazard in their own right, or impact negatively on landscape values.
The Barriers and fences on cycling routes design guidance note provides guidance on barrier requirements for bridges and structures, fencing and edge treatments for paths, snag risk mitigation, and other design considerations.
This guidance note has been released as a draft. We welcome feedback at cycledesign@nzta.govt.nz
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