This section of the Cycling Network Guidance lists guidance manuals, technical notes, design guidance notes and tools relevant to planning and design for cycling. This related guidance gives more detailed recommendations for specific and sometimes more complex provision for cycling.
This compilation of related guidance and tools incorporates both points of law and current best practice specifications from national, Australasian ) and international sources tailored to the New Zealand context and within New Zealand rules.
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Traffic Control Devices (TCD) Manual
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The TCD manual provides guidance on industry good practice, including, where necessary, practice mandated by law. The structure of the TCD manual comprises 10 parts as well as three supporting specifications documents and two documents for definitions and references. |
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The street guide sets out the policy context and criteria for the planning, design, and evaluation of streets. It is a practical tool to link high-level spatial and network planning to good outcomes. In this urban space, the street guide connects the concepts of movement function, place function and multimodal networks with urban design processes. The street guide references Waka Kotahi multi-modal guidelines including the PNG, CNG and PTDG, and other relevant guidelines. |
December 2022 |
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Draft Handbook for tactical urbanism in Aotearoa - Guidance: roadway art [PDF, 9.4 MB] |
A supplement to the Handbook for tactical urbanism provides draft guidance on compliant application of using road artwork effectively and safely in New Zealand.
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September 2020 |
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The draft Handbook for tactical urbanism has been developed as a tool to help councils and communities deliver tactical urbanism projects to a high standard, using a collaborative best-practice approach. |
August 2020 |
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The guidelines seek to improve the understanding of what good urban design means in a transport project. The guidelines are intended for consultants, contractors, project managers, stakeholders and the community who participate in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of our transport networks. |
October 2013 |
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Guidance on the design of buffered cycle lanes for varying carriageway widths. Related guidance: |
August 2020 | |
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Technical note #2: Separated cycleways at side roads and driveways [PDF, 2.4 MB] |
This updated guidance covers how to design a priority-controlled cycle crossing of a side road or driveway. Related guidance: |
Updated August 2020 |
| Technical note #3: Cycle count scaling spreadsheet [PDF, 458 KB] |
Describes scaling methodology and use of the Cycle count scaling spreadsheet tool, used to scale permanent and short-term count data for average daily cyclist values. Related guidance: |
June 2016 |
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Technical note #1: Separated cycleway options tool [PDF, 1.1 MB] |
Guidance on use of the Separated cycleway options tool (SCOT), used to assist in the decision on whether to provide two 1-way facilities or a single 2-way facility on a particular route. Related guidance: |
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Requirements for barriers on bridges and structures, fencing and edge treatments for paths, snag risk mitigation, and other design considerations. Related guidance: |
3 May 2024 | |
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Guidance identifying the main infrastructure-related challenges faced by disabled riders in New Zealand, along with design solutions that make cycling more accessible. |
14 March 2024 | |
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Guidance on methodology for signing routes, approved wayfinding signs, and sign installation. Related guidance: |
24 November 2023 | |
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Coloured surfacing is generally an additional feature added to the standard features of a design. This guidance note sets out the principles for the use of colour, including what type of colour applies where. It also includes coloured surfacing specifications, materials, maintenance, and installation. |
17 August 2022 | |
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Guidance on when and where behaviour markings can be used to support the safe operation of shared paths and cycle paths. Related guidance: |
October 2021 | |
| The selection and use of non-permanent materials for pilot projects: design guidance note [PDF, 2 MB] |
A supplement to the Handbook for tactical urbanism provides draft summary guidance on the temporary materials to ensure a safe road environment consistent with national legislation and best practice. |
April 2021 |
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Guidance on the design, installation and management of access control devices on facilities where cyclists are permitted to be present. Related guidance: |
December 2020 | |
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Provides a treatment solution for advance stop boxes to improve visibility of cyclists from heavy vehicles and decrease the level of vehicle encroachment. |
December 2020 |
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High-use driveway treatment for cycle paths and shared paths [PDF, 1.7 MB] |
Provides a treatment solution for commercial and high-use access points on cycleways and shared paths. Related guidance: |
August 2019 |
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Considering historic heritage in walking and cycling projects [PDF, 862 KB] |
Information sheet providing guidance on historic and cultural heritage considerations in walking and cycling projects. It includes steps to follow during the planning, design, and construction phases of a project. Related guidance: |
August 2019 |
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This guidance summarises best practice provision of parking and end-of-trip facilities for people who cycle. Related guidance: |
May 2019 Updated: |
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Signs and markings to designate paths for pedestrians and cyclists [PDF, 1 MB] |
Guidance on where and how to use markings and/or signs that designate paths for pedestrians and/or cyclists. Related guidance: |
April 2019 |
| Pedestrian and cycle rail crossings [PDF, 8.5 MB] | Design guidance for pedestrian and cycle rail crossings | July2017 |
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Guidance on the implementation of shared lane markings (‘sharrows’). Related guidance: |
December 2016 |
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Tool to calculate and compare the rough order cost of a range of cycle route, facility and signalised intersection options. Related guidance: |
September 2020 |
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Matrix comparing types of cycleway separation device, and issues to be considered. Related guidance: |
June 2019 |
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Allows permanent and short-term count data to be scaled to average daily cyclist values. Related guidance: |
June 2016 |
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Tool to assist in the decision on whether to provide two 1-way facilities or a single 2-way facility on a particular route. Related guidance: |
April 2016 |
